Theophilus, 829-842. Miliaresion (Silver, 27 mm, 3.27 g), Constantinople, 830/1-838. IhSЧS XRIStЧS hICA Cross potent on base and three steps; all within triple border of pellets. Rev. + ?ЄOFI / LOS dЧLOS / XRIStЧS PIS / tOS Eh AVtO / bASILЄЧ RO / MAIO? in six lines; all within triple border of pellets. DOC 10. SB 1661. Toned and attractive. Minor striking faults on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2005.