Michael III, 842-867. Under the Regency of his mother Theodora. With Thecla. Solidus 842/843, Constantinopolis. Obv. Crowned facing bust of Theodora in loros, in r. hand globus with patriarchal cross, in l. hand cruciform sceptre. Rev. Crowned busts of Michael III on l. and his sister Thecla on r. Michael is wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger in r. hand. Thecla is wearing loros and holding long patriarchal cross in r. hand. 4.41 g. Sear 1686. DOC 1d2. Very rare. Edge partly clipped. Very attractive specimen. About uncirculated.
Ex Auction Adolph Hess AG & Bank Leu AG 28. Lucerne May 5, 1965. Lot 583.