CNG 87, Lot: 1308. Estimate $500. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. AV Histamenon Nomisma (29mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; central square surrounded by four pellets in bars of nimbus; Gospel decoration consisting of nine pellets / Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding labarum and globus cruciger; pellet on shaft of labarum decorated with central square surrounded by four pellets. DOC 2d; SB 1868. EF. Excellent portrait of Christ.