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Michael III 'the Drunkard', with Theodora (842-867 AD). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck c. 850-856. Obv. IhSЧS X RISτOS (star). Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing pallium and colobium, raising hand in benediction, and holding Gospel book; cross behind head. Rev. + mIXAHL S ӨЄO∂ORA. Crowned busts of Michael, wearing chlamys, and Theodora, wearing loros, facing; cross between. D.O. 2; Sear 1687. 4.32 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Well struck. Delicate warm tone over underlying luster. About EF.