Michael VII Ducas 'Christ and Emperor' AE Follis
Bronze, 6.60 grams, 25.20 mm. Constantinople. 1071-1078 AD. Obverse: IC-XC, in the top angles of the nimbate cross behind bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, right hand raised, book of gospels in left, star to left and star to right. Reverse: MIXAHL RACIL OD, bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing crown and loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Sear Byz 1878, DOC 14a-c. Fine.