Lot 2314
Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Silver Miliaresion (concave fabric, 2.03g), Constantinople. The Virgin stg. facing on footstool, nimbate and with her hands uplifted (orans), inscription around "May the Mother of God help your servant", double border. Rev. Michael, crowned and wearing military attire, stg. facing, holding long cross and resting on hilt of sheathed sword, dot below his r. elbow, double border. DOC 7b; Sear 1873. Good Very Fine and very rare.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
The Christov Family Collection CNG 51 (1999), lot 1729.
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