Theophilus. Gold Solidus (4.03 g), 829-842. Naples(?), 829-circa 831.*ΘEOFI-LOS ?ASILE, crowned bust of Theophilos facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger with central pellet and cruciform scepter. Reverse: CVRIE ?OHΘH τO SO δOVLO *E, patriarchal cross set on three steps. Cf. DOC 31c.2 (no pellet at beginning of obv. legend); SB 1684. Very Rare. Toned, weakness in centers. About Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,200 - UP
Ex Dr. Lawrence A. Adams Collecion (CNG 100, 7 October 2015), 316; John W. Garrett Collection, pt. II (Numismatic Fine Arts / Bank Leu, 16 October 1984), 539 (purchased from Wayte Raymond, 23 October 1923).