^Lot 575 BYZANTINE EMPIRE, EL histamenon nomisma, Michael VII (1071-1078 AD), mounted Christ-side out in 18K

BYZANTINE EMPIRE, EL histamenon nomisma, Michael VII (1071-1078 AD), mounted Christ-side out in 18K gold pendant with fixed bail. 9.47 grams total. Bust of Christ facing, with nimbus cross, raising right hand and holding book of gospels in left hand / Bearded, crowned, facing bust of Michael VII, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe. Well centered XF+ with sharp details on a typically cupped planchet, wrapped in custom, flat-edged, high-karat gold bezel with four prongs, attached to a round, high-karat gold bezel.