Michael IV the Paphlagonian, 1034-1041. Histamenon (Gold, 29 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinople. +IhS XIS REX REςNANTIhM Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book in his left; around, triple border of dots. Rev. +mIXAHL bASILEЧS Rm Bust of Michael facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger with his left; above to left, Manus Dei; around, triple border of dots. DOC 1d. Sear 1824. Clear, toned and attractive. Extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Bank Leu 45, 26 May 1988, 427.