132, Lot: 258. Estimate $150. Sold for $216. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MICHAEL VII, Ducas. 1071-1078. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 3.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction and holding book of the Gospels within double border / Michael standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with pellet on staff and globus cruciger within double border. DOC III 2d; SB 1868. VF, a trace of die rust and light scratches on bottom reverse, a little wavy.