Two Solidi of Michael II the Amorian

CNG 85, Lot: 1282. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Michael II the Amorian, with Theophilus. 820-829. AV Nomisma (21mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 821-829. Crowned and draped facing bust of Michael, wearing short beard, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter; star to left / Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, beardless, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform scepter; +Є at end of legend. DOC 5a; Füeg 4.A.1; SB 1640. Good VF.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman.