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Æ Follis - Michael III Syracuse ND
| Bronze | 4.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Michael III (842-867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 842-867 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Large M denomination (Follis)
Lettering:
✠
M
Θ
Comment
Nicknamed Michael "the Drunkard"Rumored to be the Last "M" follis and the last Sicilian coin minted under the Byzantine Empire.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Michael III, who was the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 842 to 867 AD. He is depicted on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features the Byzantine cross, which was a common design element on Byzantine coins. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the Byzantine Empire, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
