Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1255

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20 June 2008

Estimate: £60–£80

Michael VII (1071-1078), Michael VII (1071-1078), Follis, Constantinople, bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, nimbus with IC XC in upper quarters, six-rayed stars in lower, rev. crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing short beard and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, crown with pendilia, 3.77g/6h (DOC 14a.2; Sear 1878). Very fine, earthy dark patina (£60-80)