Michael III "the Drunkard". 842-867. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.29 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 856-867. IҺSЧS X RISτOS *, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; cross behind / + mI XAHL ЬASILЄ´, crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing slight beard and loros, and holding labarum. DOC 3; Füeg 3.A var. design of arms of cross); BN 8-9; SB 1688. Riverine surfaces, traces of deposits. Good VF. Very rare.