Half follis (20 nummi) of Michael VII Ducas SB1880A

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Sear:1880A
DOC:vol.III.pl.XLVII,15
Ruler:Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078)
Metal:AE
Denomination:Half follis (20 nummi)
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Michael VII Ducas. AE Half follis (20 nummi). Constantinople mint.
AV: IC-XC at top left and top right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, nimbate cross behind head, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left hand, star to left, star to right.
RV: MIXAHL RACIL O D Bearded bust of Michael facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
DOC vol.III.pl.XLVII,15; Smaller flan, dies, Ext.rare !
Avers:
Avers description:IC-XC at top left and top right of nimbate bust of Christ facing, nimbate cross behind head, right hand raised, holding book of gospels in left hand, star to left, star to right.
Revers:MIXAHL RACIL O D
Revers description:Bearded bust of Michael facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Mintmark:
Comment:Smaller flan,dies, Ext.rare