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Coin 115 – MICHAEL III THE DRUNKARD. AD 856-867., Gold Solidus 4.38 g.

Constantinople, AD 856-866. DOC 3. Sear 1688; Füeg 3.A. A stunning coin marking the end of the iconoclastic era. PCGS MS-64 Certificate Number 58350888 Obverse: IhSЧS X-RIStOS*, half-length bust of Christ facing, with long hair and…
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Coin 116 – MICHAEL III THE DRUNKARD. AD 856-867., Gold Semissis 1.52 g.

Syracuse mint, AD 866. DOC 9; Sear 1694. Well struck in decent gold, unusual for these late issues of Syracuse. PCGS MS-65 Certificate Number 58367963 Obverse: MI-XAHL Θ, crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing chlamys pinned at right…