Gold Solidus of Michael III, Constantinople, 843 - 856. 1977.158.1148

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1977.158.1148

Obverse: Bust of Christ fcg. with cross behind head holding book in l. and raising r. in blessing

Reverse: Two busts facing. Michael on l. in chlamys and crown with cross; Theodora on r. wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross. Above, cross.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.37
- Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 843 - 856
Denomination: Solidus
Material: Gold
Authority
- Issuer: Michael III
- Dynasty: Amorian
- Authority: Michael III
Geographic
- Mint: Constantinople

References

Reference: DOC 2

Administrative History

Identifier: 1977.158.1148
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Byzantine

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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