Watch List notes:

Theophilus, with Constantine and Michael II, 829-842. Solidus (Subaeratus, 19 mm, 2.85 g, 6 h), a contemporary plated imitation. Irregular mint, after 830. ✱ΘЄOFILOS bASILЄ[...] Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys, holding patriarchal cross in his right hand and akakia in his left. Rev. +MIXAHL S COҺSTAҺTIҺ' Facing busts of Michael II and Constantine, each wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys; above, cross. Cf. DOC 3 and SB 1653 (for prototype). Breaks in plating, otherwise, good fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 3966.