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Gold Histamenon of Michael VII Ducas, 1071-1078. Constantinopolis.

Gold Histamenon of Michael VII Ducas, 1071-1078. Constantinopolis.

$ 303.59

Availability: 48 in stock
  • Era: Ancient
  • Condition: Some scrapes and the flan slightly wavy along the edge, otherwise, Fine/Very Fine. Uncleaned with nice natural patina, exactly as in photos. A 100% genuine piece.
  • BYZANZ SIEGEL: BYZANTINE LEAD SEAL
  • Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
  • Year: 1075
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Grade: F/VF
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Michael VII Ducas, 1071-1078.
    Histamenon
    ,
    Constantinopolis mint.
    Obv.:
    Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction
    and holding book of Gospels in his left; to left and right, IC - XC.
    Rev.
    +MIX AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ Bust of Michael VII facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia,
    holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left.
    28 mm, 4.41 g
    r
    , 6 h
    DOC 1. SB 1869.
    Some scrapes and the flan slightly wavy along the edge
    , otherwise,
    Fine/V
    ery
    F
    ine.
    A nice piece, with historical importance, acquired in a European auction.
    Please check well photos for condition!
    No reserve, no returns!
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