Histamenon nomisma of Michael VII Ducas SB1869

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Ruler:Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Histamenon nomisma
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Michael VII Ducas, AV or electrum histamenon trachy. Constantinople, 1071 - 1078 AD. IX-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing, with nimbus cross, raising right hand and holding book of gospels in left hand / +MIXAHA RACIA O D, bearded, crowned, facing bust of Michael VII, wearing loros, holding labarum (sometimes with pellet on shaft beneath hand) and cross (composed of four dots) on globe. DO 1, SB 1869.
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