MICHAEL VI, Stratiocus. 1056-1057 AD. AV Tetarteron (3.96 gm). Constantinople mint. MHP QV, facing nimbate bust of Mary orans / + MIXAHL AUTOCRAT', Michael standing on footstool, holding long cross and akakia. DOC III 2; BN 1-2; SB 1841. EF. Rare. ($3000) For previous sale records of this rare coin, see CNG XXVIII (8 December 1993), lot 551 ($3250) and Sotheby's, An Important Private Collection of Byzantine Coins (2 November 1998), lot 531 ($4500). Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2309. Lot sold for $4500, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.