Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

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)