Interesting Graffiti

300, Lot: 356. Estimate $200. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. AV Histamenon Nomisma (28mm, 4.18 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Michael, holding labarum without pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. DOC 2a; SB 1868. Near VF, uncertain obverse graffiti, “Mohammed” in Arabic in reverse margin.