CNG Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1419. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. MICHAEL III, 'the Drunkard'. 842-867 
AD. AV Solidus (4.37 gm, 6h). Constantinople 
mint. Struck 856-866 AD. Estimate $5000 Sold For 
$5250 

MICHAEL III, 'the Drunkard'. 842-867 AD. AV 
Solidus (4.37 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 
856-866 AD. IhSUS X RISTOS*, facing bust of 
Christ, cross behind head, raising hand in 
benediction, holding Gospels / +MI XAHL bASILE', 
facing bust of Michael, wearing crown and loros, 
holding labarum and akakia; cross to left. DOC III 
3; SB 1688. Superb EF, lustrous, slightly clipped. 
($5000)


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