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Numismatic Auction 101  20 Jul 2021
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Lot 730

Estimate: 100 USD
Price realized: 60 USD
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Michael II, the Amorian. 820-829. AE follis (20.0 mm, 2.44 g, 7 h). Syracuse mint, struck 821-829. MIXAHL S ΘЄOL, crowned facing busts of Michael on left, wearing chlamys, and Theophilus on right, wearing loros / Large M; cross above, Θ below. SBV 1652; DOC 21. gVF, black patina, minor pitting. Scarce.

Sear notes that this type is typically found overstruck on Syracusian folles of Leo V and Constantine, this coin is clearly struck on a fresh flan. Nice for type.
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