MICHAEL III, the Drunkard (842 - 867A.D.)
 

Obv: IhSuS XRISτUS nICA; Cross potent on three steps, triple border

Rev: +MIXA / HL  θεODORA / S θεCLA εC θ' / bASILIS RO / MAIOn; Legend in five lines

Obv: MIXAHL b; bust facing

Rev: Large M; cross above,  θ below

  

Ref: Sear 1690

Size: 22mm

Ref: Sear 1697

Size: 21mm

  
Description: A silver miliaresion of Constantinople. A beautiful coin! Description: Some weak areas of strike, but absolutely identifiable follis of Syracuse.  
Est. Value: $225 Est. Value: $30