Debased Semisis - Michael III Syracuse
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Michael III (842-867)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 842-866 |
| Value | Tremisis (⅓) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 537925 |
| References | BCV# 1694-5 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).Philip Grierson; 1993. Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection / Volume 3.1. Leo III to Michael III 717-867 (2nd Edition). Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. |
Obverse
Crowned and bearded bust of emperor wearing loros, holding cross potent
Script: Greek
Lettering: MIXAHΛ
Unabridged legend: Michael
Translation: King Michael
Reverse
Crowned and bearded bust of emperor wearing chalmys, holding cross potent
Script: Greek
Lettering: MIXAHΛ
Unabridged legend: Michael
Translation: King Michael
Edge
Plain
Mint
Syracuse, ItalyComments
Weight and diameter can vary a bit. His orgies obtained for him the name of the Drunkard, Michael III was the Last emperor of the Amorian Dynasty.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (842-866) | BCV# 1694David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
MIXAHL Q | |||||||||||||
| ND (842-866) | BCV# 1694 var.David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
MIXAHL, no Θ after obv. legend | |||||||||||||
| ND (856-866) | BCV# 1695David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
"Electrum"; MIXAHΛ | |||||||||||||
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