Michael VII, Histamenon Nomisma, Ch AU 5/5 3/5 A little double struck with

A little double struck with a well defined portrait of the previous King

Watford type (c

seated on globe holding spear and wreath leaning against heraldic shield

the 3 of date over 5

Light short scratches in obverse field by sword blade

Michael VII, Histamenon Nomisma, Ch AU 5/5 3/5 A little double struck withMichael VII Ducas (1071 1078), electrum Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, IC XC, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, rev. +MIX AHA RACIA [O]A, bust facing, holding globus cruciger and labarum, 4. 40g, 5h (Sear 1868). NGC Ch AU, Strike 5 5, Surface 3 5, scratches. Light adjustment marks to the edge of the reverse flan at 3 o'clock, obverse lightly double struck in nimbus, about extremely fine.