MICHAEL VII DUCAS AE FOLLIS

• Date: C, 1071-1078 AD
• Obv: Facing 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
• Size: 26 mm
• Weight: 4.31g
• Ref: SB 1878
• Provenance: Ex J. Fox collection
• Condition: Uneven surfaces with dark patina