Description: | Michael VII, Ducas. 1071-1078 AD. 22.53 mm. 2.08 gm. AR Miliaresion. Constantinople. EN TOVTW NIKATE MIXAHL S MARIA, cross crosslet on globus resting on three steps, x at centre of cross, pellet within crescent on shaft, facing bust of Michael, bearded, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys to left, facing bust of Maria, wearing crown and loros to right, triple border / MIXAHL KAI MARIA PICTOI RACILEIC PWMAIWN in five lines, -o- above and below, triple border. DO 6, Sear 1874, decoration type 1. |