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ID:     8995
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Michael VII, Ducas
Date Ruled:     AD 1071-78
Metal:     Electrum
Denomination:     Histamenon nomisma
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 1071-78
Diameter:     26.7 mm
Weight:     2.711 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     IC - XC
Obverse Description:     Christ Pantocrator, bust facing, nimbus cruciger (halo with cross), tunic & himation, right raised in benediction, Gospels in left, double dot border
Reverse Legend:     + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O ∆
Reverse Description:     Michael, bearded bust facing, wearing modified loros & crown with cross and pendilia, standard in right and globus cruciger (cross on globe) in left, double dot border
Primary Reference:     SBCV 1868, HB 325
Reference2:     DOC 2d
Reference3:     BMC 8
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=6555
Notes:     Ratto 2033