Theophilus (AD 829-842). AV solidus (19mm, 4.21 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, clipped. Constantinople, AD 830/1-840. *ΘЄOFI-LOS bASILЄ Θ, draped bust of bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown surmounted by cross, with patriarchal cross in right hand, akakia in left / + mIXAHL-S COnStAntIn', draped facing busts of deceased father Michael II (on left), wearing short beard, and deceased son Constantine (on right), beardless, each wearing crown surmounted by cross; cross in field above. Sear 1653. Charming dynastical issue featuring a well-centered strike of the three portraits handsome. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 1'100 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |