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Coin of Michael III

Coin of Michael III

r. 842 - 867

Michael III

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type Vc) facing, bearded, with cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in gesture of blessing in front of body, l. hand holding a book from beneath. Rev.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross, holding in r. hand labaraum with cross, in l., akakia.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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