Lot 2311
Byzantine Empire. Michael VII, 1071-1078. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.37g), Constantinople. Christ, wearing nimbus cr., seated facing on square-backed throne, holding book of Gospels, double border. Rev. Crowned bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing loros and holding labarum and gl. cr., double border. DOC 1; Sear 1869. Extremely Fine, obverse a little weakly struck, a rare variant with Christ enthroned on obverse.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
The Christov Family Collection Kress Sale (1965), lot 1042.
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