CNG 96, Lot: 1020. Estimate $500. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael IV the Paphlagonian. 1034-1041. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 1d; SB 1824. Near EF, removed from mount with resulting marks at 12 o’clock on obverse and 6 o’clock on reverse, minor scratches.