Michael III solidus - Byzance - 9th century / #M31

Technical features

- Coin dies set, allowing you to mint your historical coins yourself.
- Hardened steel bars, hardness 60-64 HRC. High resistance.
- A set consists of a bar 10cm long, and a bar 8cm long.
- Bars diameter: 25mm.
- Diameter of engraved patterns: 22mm. Perfect with 22mm coin blanks.
- Deep engraving and perfectly crafted designs for optimal results.
- Manufactured in France, on order, and shipped worldwide within 2-4 weeks, from France!

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Historical informations

This coin was minted during the reign of Michael III, who lived between 840 and 867 AD and ruled the Byzantine Empire.
Portrayed by Arab sources as a powerful and wise ruler and a good military leader. During his reign, the Byzantine economy was doing well, although some Byzantine authors depict the emperor as being more interested in drunkenness and chariot racing than in internal affairs.