Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael II, 829-842. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.43 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 830/1-840. ✱ΘЄOFILOS bASILЄ Θ 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; above, cross. DOC 3d. SB 1653. Scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |