| Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 226 | Auction date: 13 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 266 Price realized: 1,250 USD (Approx. 1,161 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Michael III "the Drunkard", with Theodora and Thecla. 842-867 AD. Solidus; Michael III "the Drunkard", with Theodora and Thecla. 842-867 AD; Constantinople, 842-850 AD, Solidus, 3.84g. Berk-262, DO-16, Sear-1686. Obv: + ӨЄO∂O RA ∂ЄSPVn' A, facing bust of Theodora, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, and holding cruciform scepter and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. Rx: mIXAHL S Ө ЄCLA, facing busts of Michael, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger, and Thecla, wearing crown with pendilia and loros and holding patriarchal cross. Holed, ex-jewelry.This issue is extremely rare. This coin, in ancient times, was worn as jewelry, and although the faces are worn, the legends are clear. This represents an inexpensive way to fill a blank space in many collections. Ex-jewelry. Fine Estimate: 1250 USD |  |
