Theophilus Æ 40 Nummi. Constantinople, AD 829-842. ΘЄ[OFIL] bASIL', crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross and akakia; star in left field / Large M, XXX and NNN to either side; cross above, Θ below. Sear 1666; DOC 13. 6.28g, 28mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of Italo Vecchi;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 57, 30 May 2019, lot 1210.
This coin type is the last of the Constantinople bronzes to bear the M as a mark of value.