Solidus of Michael III, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia and three pinnacles with central cross. In r. hand, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross; in l., cross scepter. Trace of overstriking to r. Rev.: Two busts facing, Michael on l., wearing loros and crown with cross, holding in r. hand gl. cr.; Thecla on r., larger, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, pinnacles, and cross, holding in r. hand long patriarchal cross.

Dimensions

4.49 g