Lot 1897
Michael VII Ducas. Silver Scyphate (4.25 g), 1071-1078. Constantinople. Bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; across field, IC XC. Reverse: + MIX-AHΛ bACIΛEωC, crowned bust of Michael VII facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus-cruciger. Cf. DOC 2a (gold histamenon nomisma); cf. SB 1868 (same). Perhaps highly debased gold if not simply an off-metal strike, several examples of which exist. Scratches noted on reverse rim. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250
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