Michael III 'the Drunkard' AV Semissis. Syracuse, circa AD 842-856. MIXAHL Θ, crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross on globus in right hand / MIXAHL Θ, crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross on globus in right hand. Sear 1694; DOC 9; Spahr 436. 1.71g, 14mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
Michael III was the last emperor of the Amorian Dynasty. His orgies obtained for him the name of 'the Drunkard'.