Michael II the Amorian, with Theophilus, 820-829. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.63 g, 6 h), Syracuse. MIXAHL S ΘЄOL Facing busts of Michael II, bearded, wearing chlamys, on the left, and Theophilus, beardless, wearing loros on the right, both wearing crown surmounted by cross. Rev. Large M; above, cross; below, Θ. DOC 21. SB 1652. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Dr. F. Sternberg at the Zürich coin fair on 26 October 1996.