Lot 2742

Description

Michael VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma, Constantinople mint, (4.40 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +MIX AHL BACILO D, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and globe with cross, (S.1869, D.O.1). As struck, with full mint bloom, about uncirculated and very rare in this condition.