Sale: CNG 67, Lot: 1886. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2004.  Sold For $685. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEOPHILUS, with MICHAEL II and CONSTANTINE. 829-842 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 831-840 AD. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross and akakia; legend ends with Q / Crowned facing busts of Michael II and Constantine; cross above. DOC III 3e; SB 1653. Good VF, minor scuff marks. ($300)

The reverse type commemorates the then-deceased father and son of Theophilus.