Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon (1.43g, 18mm). Constantinopolis mint. SB 1868

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Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon (1.43g, 18mm). Constantinopolis mint. Obv.: IC – XC, nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev.: + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ Bust of Michael VII facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum with pellet on shaft in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 2d; SB 1868. Some marks and a bit wavy, VF.