Michael VII, Histamenon Nomisma, Ch AU 5/5 3/5 pierced cinquefoil above and below

pierced cinquefoil above and below within beaded inner circle

Watford type (c

or "The Appeal Against the House of Hanover"

Good extremely fine with attractive iridescence

seated on globe holding spear and wreath leaning against heraldic shield

Michael VII, Histamenon Nomisma, Ch AU 5/5 3/5 pierced cinquefoil above and belowMichael VII Ducas (1071 1078), electrum Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople, IC XC, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, rev. +MIX AHA RACIA [O]A, bust facing, holding globus cruciger and labarum, 4. 40g, 5h (Sear 1868). NGC Ch AU, Strike 5 5, Surface 3 5, scratches. Light adjustment marks to the edge of the reverse flan at 3 o'clock, obverse lightly double struck in nimbus, about extremely fine.