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Solidus of Michael III and Theodora, Constantinople
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Obv.: Bust of Christ (Type Vc) facing, bearded, with cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation; r. hand raised in gesture of blessing in front of body, l. hand holding a book from beneath.
Rev.: Two busts facing, Michael on l., bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; Theodora on r., larger, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles and cross. Above, cross.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Solidus of Michael III and Theodora, Constantinople
Description:
Obv.
: Bust of Christ (Type Vc) facing, bearded, with cross behind head, wearing tunic and himation; r.
hand raised in gesture of blessing in front of body, l.
hand holding a book from beneath.
Rev.
: Two busts facing, Michael on l.
, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; Theodora on r.
, larger, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles and cross.
Above, cross.
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