Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Michael III "the Drunkard". 842-867. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 856-867. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 3; Füeg 3.A; SB 1688. Toned, slightly clipped. EF. Rare. From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Triton VIII (11 January 2005), lot 1419. Estimate: 4000 USD |