Celtic and Ancient Coins

Michael III (842-67), 40 Nummi, Constantinople, bust of Michael facing, with short beard, wearing crown and loros, holding partriarchal cross on globus and akakia, rev. bust of Basil facing, with short beard, wearing crown and loros, holding partriarchal cross on globus and akakia, 8.99g/6h (DOC 8; Sear 1693). About extremely fine, rediish-brown patina £600-700

Provenance:
Stack’s Auction (New York), 28 November 1975, lot 704