Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael III. 829-842. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 830/1-840. VF.Electronic Auction 566 Byzantine, Gold Estimate: $ 400 |
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Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael III. 829-842. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 830/1-840. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross and akakia; star at beginning of legend, Θ at end / Crowned facing busts of Michael and Constantine, both wearing chlamys; cross above. DOC 3d; Füeg 3.H.1.y; SB 1653. Toned, light scratches and scrapes, area of marks at edge. VF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |