ARC. (Paphlagonian) Mikhaél, originally Mikhaél Orphanothropos, IV. Michael (Greek: Μιχαήλ ο Παφλαγών, Paphlagonia, born around 1005 - Constantinople, died December 10, 1041) was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire from April 11, 1034 until his death. Michael was a Paphlagonian peasant boy who initially worked as a money changer in Constantinople. His brother, János Orphanothropos, who served in the women's chamber of the imperial palace, helped him to get into office. Mikhaél was noticed by one of the most famous empresses, Zoé Porphyrogenita, and fell in love with her. They became spouses, and with the help of Zoé, Mikhaél was murdered by his predecessor, III. Rómanosz Argyrosz was crowned as Emperor Mikhael on April 11, 1034. During his reign, Mikhael's brother, János, managed the official affairs, while Mikhael himself focused more on military leadership. However, he suffered from epilepsy and experienced increasingly severe seizures over time. Mikhaél died on December 10, 1041, and was buried in the monastery of St. Anargyroi in Constantinople.

Coinage in the Byzantine Empire often changed depending on the emperors and the political situation. ARC. During Michael's reign, there were no significant changes in the appearance or composition of the coins, so they are difficult to distinguish from coins of previous or later eras. The Byzantine coinage IV. It continued during the reign of Michael. The coins probably followed earlier designs and were made mainly of gold, silver and bronze. The depiction of the coins usually highlighted the emperor and religious motifs.