Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael III. 829-842. AV Solidus (20.7mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 80/31-840. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1114. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael III. 829-842. AV Solidus (20.7mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 80/31-840. 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, each wearing chlamys; cross above. DOC 3e; Füeg 3.H.1.z; SB 1653. Lightly toned. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 420 (9 May 2018), lot 503.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

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