Michael III (856–67)
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded, wearing a tunic and himation, blessing with his right hand and holding a book in his left. No visible border.
Reverse
Bust of an emperor, wearing a crown and a loros. No legible epigraphy. No visible border.
Obverse
Bust of Christ, bearded, wearing a tunic and himation, blessing with his right hand and holding a book in his left. No visible border.
Reverse
Bust of an emperor, wearing a crown and a loros. No legible epigraphy. No visible border.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1713 (formerly Fogg 1713) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 49.2. |
Commentary
After Theodora’s fall from power in 856 Michael appears alone, wearing a loros, on the reverse of his gold coinage (DOC 3.1:3.1 [pl. 28]).
The specimen has been assigned to the reign of Michael III because the imperial figure represented is wearing a loros.