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Michael III the Drunkard with Theodora, 842–867, Constantinople, 843–856, Solidus, bust of bearded Christ / busts of Michael and Theodora, DOC 2, S 1687, 4.32 g., edge bumps at 3 and 9 o'clock - rare.

Michael III ascended to the throne in 842, when he was just three years old, which left the empire in the hands of his mother Theodora.

Ex. Niels Stampe; ex. Elsen 116/706, March 2013, ticket enclosed.

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20,000 DKK

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15,000 DKK  

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