Michael IV the Paphlagonian, 1034-1041. Histamenon (Gold, 29 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. + mIXAHL bASILEЧS Rm' Bust of Michael IV facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; above to left, manus dei. DOC 1d. Füeg 1.C.1. SB 1824. Some die rust and with minor doubling, otherwise, very fine.