SH51594. Electrum histamenon nomisma, Morrisson BnF 55/Cp/AV/6; Sommer 55.2.2; DOC III-2 2d; Wroth BMC 10; Ratto 2033; SBCV 1868, aVF, scyphate, interesting graffiti encircling obverse and reverse, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 4.326g, maximum diameter 29.9mm, die axis 180
o, 24 Oct 1071 - 24 Mar 1078 A.D.; obverse bust of Christ facing, wears tunic, himation, & nimbus cruciger, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left hand, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOúΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking shoulders; reverse + MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, bearded bust facing, wears loros with seven jewels on collar and crown with pendilia, labarum in right hand with
pellet on shaft, globus cruciger in left hand;
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