Lot 78 | Michael III 'the Drunkard', with Theodora and Thecla (842-867), Solidus; AV (4,35 g; 18,4 mm)

Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session I
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 12:00 (UTC +01:00)

Michael III 'the Drunkard', with Theodora and Thecla (842-867), Solidus; AV (4,35 g; 18,4 mm)

+ΘΕΟδΟ-RA δESPVnA, facing bust of Theodora, wearing crown and loros, holding patriarchal globus and cruciform sceptre; Rv. •MIXAHL S Θ-ЄCLA, facing half-length figures of Michael, holding globus cruciger in right hand, and Thecla, holding patriarchal cross and akakia. DOC III 1d.3; Sear 1686. Very rare. Good extremely fine.