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