174, Lot: 289. Estimate $75. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael III "the Drunkard". 842-867. Æ Follis (20mm, 2.97 g). Syracuse mint. Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger / Large M; cross above, Q below. DOC III 12; SB 1697. Good VF, dark brown patina. Overstruck on Theophilus, SB 1680.

From the Chris Connell Collection.

Usually termed the last follis with the “M” denomination mark, but there are rare examples known that appear to be in the name of Basil I (867-886)