Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael II, 829-842. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.45 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 830/1-840. ✷ΘEOFI-LOS bASIL E' Θ Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross in his right hand and akakia in his left. Rev. +MIXAHL S COnSTnhTIҺ' Facing busts of Michael and Constantine, each wearing crown with cross and chlamys; above, between their heads, cross. DOC 3e. Füeg 3.H.1.z. SB 1653. Attractive, well-struck and clear. Extremely fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Münzkabinett Funk, on 25 February 1985.
Price realized | 800 CHF |
Starting price | 680 CHF |
Estimate | 850 CHF |