Michael VII Doukas (1071–1078)
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded, with a nimbus cruciger, the arms of which contain a five-pellet decoration. Sigla visible at left: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)]ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded, with a nimbus cruciger, the arms of which contain a five-pellet decoration. Sigla visible at left: [Ἰ(ησοῦ)]ς [Χ(ριστό)ς]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Bust of Michael VII, wearing crown with pendilia and holding a labarum in his right hand. Indeterminate border.
Accession number | ?? |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Grierson, "Byzantine Gold Bullae," no. 5; Zacos-Veglery, no. 94. |
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Grierson attributed this specimen to Michael VII, rather than Constantine IX, due to the gold content of the alloy, no more than eight or ten carats.