★ Rare Solidus ★
MICHAEL III 'THE DRUNKARD' (842-867). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople.
Obv: IҺSЧS X RISτOS *.
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, cross behind.
Rev: + mI XAHL ЬASILЄ'.
Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing slight beard and loros, and holding labarum.
Sear 1688; DOC 3.
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 4.36 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Price realized | 13'000 EUR 7 bids |
Starting price | 8'000 EUR |
Estimate | 10'000 EUR |