Byzantine coin of Michael VII, 1071-1078. Obverse: bust of Christ, facing front; he has a nimbus cruciger around his head, which is a cross within a halo; he holds the Book of Gospels in front of him, which is decorated with dots; to right, there is a star; to left, inscription says ‘IC’; to right, ‘X[C]’. Reverse: bust of Michael VII, facing front; he wears a loros, which is an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a labarum, which is a military standard; to right, he holds a globus cruciger. The inscription on the obverse in translation says ‘Jesus Christ’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 14a-c; Sear# 1878.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 1071 and 1078
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1626