Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael II, 829-842. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.42 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 830/1-840. ✱ΘЄOFILOS bASILЄ'Λ Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys, holding patriarchal cross in his right hand and akakia in his left. Rev. +MIXAHL S COҺSTAҺTIҺ' Facing busts of Michael II and Constantine, each wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys; between them, •; above, cross. DOC 3b. SB 1653. Slightly wavy flan, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a collection formed in the Rhineland from the late 1970s to the late 1990s.
Price realized | 900 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |