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Lot 337: Byzantine Empire. Michael III the Drunkard and Basil Æ Follis 
AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 310)
- Sold Winning Bid: $90
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Byzantine Empire. Michael III the Drunkard and Basil Æ Follis
Attribution: Sear Byz 1693 Constantinople Mint
Date: 866-867 AD
Obverse: MIhAH L IMPεRATS, Bust of Michael facing, holding patriarchal cross on globus, and akakia
Reverse: bASIL-uS REX, Bust of Basil facing, holding patriarchal cross on globus, and akakia
Size: 28.57mm
Weight: 7.49 grams
Grade: near VF
Notes: An ironic coin with portrait of Michael on the obverse and his assassin Basil on the reverse. Ex Jim Moenke collection
Lot Details
- Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
- Lot #: 337
- Listing #: 175249
- Closed: Thursday, September 25, 2014 7:48:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $150