CNG 94, Lot: 1496. Estimate $400. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. AV Histamenon Nomisma (29mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Class II. Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned bust of Michael, wearing loros and holding labarum with pellet on shaft and globus cruciger. DOC 2d; SB 1868. EF, die break on obverse, minor deposits on reverse. Exceptionally well struck.