Michael VII Dukas (1071-1078) Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint - Bust of Christ / Bust of a ruler.
A beautiful piece with mint luster and superbly preserved relief.
One of the prettiest on the auction market - RARE in such a state of preservation.
Definitely recommended.
Obverse: Christ in front, in fields IC-XC
Reverse: half-figure of Michael VII in front dressed in loros, holding a banner and an apple, in the rim legend + MIXAHΛ BACIΛOΔ.
Gold, weight 4.37 g.
