Roman Emperors and the Birth of Western Civilization

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Origin/Country: ANCIENT - BYZANTINE (5th CENT AD - 15th CENT AD) BYZANTINE EMPIRE Michael VII, AD 1071-1078
Item Description: AV/EL Hist. Nomisma AD 1071-1078 Empire rv Michael VII obv Christ bust
Full Grade: NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5
Owner: Cicero's Folly

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Michael VII Ducas (1071-1078). EL histamenon nomisma (4.47 gm). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5.
Constantinople. Facing half-length bust of Christ Pantocrator, with cruciform nimbus, five pellets within each bar, contractions IC - XC in fields / Crowned facing half-length bust of Michael, wearing loros and saccos, holding jeweled vexillum in right hand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 1868. DOC 2d. Double striking on obverse. Somewhat pale alloy, pleasing Christ portrait.

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