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BYZANTIUM. Michael VII Doukas, 1071–1078 A.D. Histamenon, ø 29 mm (4.38 g). Minted in Constantinople. Obverse: IC–XC, bust of Christ with a gesture of blessing and a codex, with nine dots on it; four dots each around a square within the arms of the nimbus. Rev.: + MIX-AHΛ RACIΛ O Δ, bust of the emperor with a cross-crown, loros, labarum with four dots surrounding a square, as well as a dot on the shaft and a cross-globe. DOC 3, 2d; Sear 1868; Sommer, MBR² 55.2.2. Electrum! Obv.: Scratch on the edge; Rev.: Blow mark, very fine.