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Theophilus (AD 829-842) with Constantine. AV solidus (22mm, 4.43 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 830-831. * ΘЄOFI-LOS bASIL', bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, patriarchal cross in right hand, acacia in left / + COnStAnt' dЄSPOtI' X, bust of Constantine facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross in right hand, cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1654 var. (Λ instead of X in legend). DOC 2 var. (same). Extremely rare - only two examples in sales archives. Exceptionally well struck on gleaming flan.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Theophilus (AD 829-842) with Constantine. AV solidus (22mm, 4.43 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 830-831. * ΘЄOFI-LOS bASIL', bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, patriarchal cross in right hand, acacia in left / + COnStAnt' dЄSPOtI' X, bust of Constantine facing, beardless, wearing crown and loros, globus surmounted by patriarchal cross in right hand, cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1654 var. (Λ instead of X in legend). DOC 2 var. (same). Extremely rare - only two examples in sales archives. Exceptionally well struck on gleaming flan.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/byzantine/ancients-theophilus-ad-829-842-with-constantine-av-solidus-22mm-443-gm-5h-ngc-ms-5-5-4-5/a/3091-31058.s?type=CoinArchives3091
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD