Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Michael III "the Drunkard", with Theodora. 842-867. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 843-856. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing half-length figures of Michael, wearing chlamys, and Theodora, wearing loros; cross above. DOC 2; Füeg 2.B; SB 1687. Toned. Good VF. Very rare. From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann Collection (Part II, Spink 144, 13 July 2000), lot 631; Münzen und Medaillen AG 52 (19 June 1975), lot 860. Estimate: 5000 USD |