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ID:     21190
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Michael VII, Ducas
Date Ruled:     AD 1071-1078
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Histamenon nomisma
Struck / Cast:     struck
Diameter:     29.7 mm
Weight:     4.33 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     IC - XC
Obverse Description:     Christ Pantocrator, bust facing, nimbus cruciger, tunic & himation, right raised in benediction, Gospels in left, double dot border
Reverse Legend:     + MIXAH RACIΛ O Δ or similar
Reverse Description:     Michael, bearded bust facing, wearing loros and crown, standard in right, globus cruciger in left, double dot border
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     DOC 2d
Reference2:     SBCV 1868
Reference3:     BMC 8
Reference4:     Ratto 2033, HB 325
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=20317