TYPE Byzantine Empire, Michael VII Doukas (1071-8 AD), bronze follis DESCRIPTION . Obv: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus and holding Book of Gospels, Greek legend IC XC ("Jesus Christ"), cross behind, stars to side Rev: Emperor facing in crown and loros, holding long cross and akakia, circular Greek legend +MIHAEL BAS[...] REFERENCE: SB 1878, DO 14a GRADING: F+, olive green patina, overstruck on anon. follis ORDER INFO: B2919, $35 Reverse style (Christ's rendition) may suggest a contemporaneous Arab imitation