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Coin of Michael VII

Coin of Michael VII

r. 1071-1078

Michael VII

Byzantine

Obv.: Virgin standing, facing, on rectangular footstool, nimbate, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion. Double linear border. Rev.: Michael, bearded, standing facing, wearing military dress and crown with cross and pendilia. In r. hand, long cross; Globule beneath r. elbow; l. hand rests on sword in sheath. Double linear border. Pierced and chipped.

Silver

Byzantine period, Middle

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