Byzantine coin of Michael III, 842-867. Obverse: bust of Michael III, facing front; he wears a crown with cross and a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a patriarchal cross on a globe; to left, inscription begins with a cross, and says ‘MIhAEL’; to right, it says ‘IMPERAT’. Reverse: bust of Basil I, his associated ruler, facing front; he wears a crown with cross and a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; to left, he holds a patriarchal cross on a globe; to left, inscription begins with a cross, and then says ‘bASIL’; to right, it says ‘IϤSREX’ with a star after the ‘X’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 8; Sear# 1693.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 866 and 867
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1368