CNG 87, Lot: 1309. Estimate $300. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. AV Histamenon Nomisma (30mm, 4.42 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. Good VF, toned, graffito in outer field of reverse.