Ancient Coins, Michael III, the Drunkard (Sears 1687) Start Price USD 49.95 Current Price USD 1,525.00 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Woodbury Heights, NJ See more about 'Ancient Coins, Michael III, the Drunkard (Sears 1687)' Description #1687 in Sears Book.  Michael III, the Drunkard.  Senior Agustus 20, 842-23 September 867. Front side of coin says IhS4S XRISTOS wuth Bust of Christ facing, with cross behind head; He has long hair and a full beard, wears pallium and colobium and raises right hand in benediction.  He holds Book of Gospels in his left. Flip side of coin : +MIXAHL S. OEDORA  FACING BUSTS OF MICHAEL III on left and Theodora on right, both crowned; the emperor wears chlamys, whilst his mother is clothed with loros; between their heads a cross. Gold Coin is as shown in photos in beautiful condition. Place a Bid!