TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VII Doukas (1071-1078 AD), silver miliaresion, 1.60g, 21mm
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Cross crosslet resting on globus on three steps, between facing busts of imperial couple, Greek legend around: EN TOUTO NIKATE MIHAIL KAI MARIA ("May you win with this, Basil and Constantine"), within 3 border circles
Rev: Greek legend MIHAIL KAI MARIA PISTOI BASILIS ROMAION in five lines, ornaments above and below, all within 3 border circles
REFERENCE: SB S1874
GRADING: F+, typically clipped, deep rainbow toning, rare
ORDER INFO: B3023, $260