Byzantine Silver & Bronze
Lot 3529 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Byzantine Silver & Bronze
Estimate $240
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SOLD $210
MICHAEL III, `the Drunkard', (A.D. 842-867), silver miliaresion, Constantinople mint, obv. cross with three steps, legend around, rev. five lines, (S.1691, DOC 6, R.1845); Constantine VI and Irene, (780-797), silver milliaresion, Constantinople mint, issued 780-797, obv. five lines of legend, CONS/ TANTINO/ SS IRINIE/ COEU BA/ SILIS, rev. cross potent on base with three steps, around IhUS XRIS TUS NICA, (S.1595, BMC 4, DOW 4a) (2, one illustrated). First coin mounted, others with slightly chipped edges. (3)
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