Ancients
Theophilus (AD 829-842), with Michael II Armorian and Constantine. AV solidus (18mm, 4.38 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, scrapes. Constantinople, AD 830/1-840. *ΘЄOFI-LOS bASILЄ' Θ, facing bust of Theophilus, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, patriarchal cross in right hand, akakia in left / + mIXAHL S COnStAntIn', facing busts of deceased father Michael II (on left), wearing short beard, and deceased son Constantine (on right), beardless, each wearing crown and chlamys; cross in field above. Sear 1653.
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD