Michael III, Electrum, Semissis, Syracuse, 866-867
Obverse
Frontal bust of Michael III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on triangle. Globus cruciger in left hand.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Basil I, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on triangle. Globus cruciger in left hand.
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Obverse
Frontal bust of Michael III, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross on triangle. Globus cruciger in left hand.
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Reverse
Frontal bust of Basil I, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on triangle. Globus cruciger in left hand.
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| Accession number | BZC.1978.3 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 3.1:468, no. (11) |
| Ruler | Michael III |
| Date of Reign | 842–867 |
| Associated Authority | Basil I |
| Metal | Electrum |
| Denomination | Semissis |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 866 – 867 |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin's Selection, 2 February 1978