Watch List notes:

Theophilus, 829-842. Solidus (Gold, 14 mm, 3.64 g, 6 h), circa 829-830. ΘЄOFILOS Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. ΘЄOFILOS Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown surmounted by cross and loros, holding cross potent. DOC 24. SB 1670. Lightly toned and very attractive. Minor die break on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From an Australian collection, ex Baldwin's 100, 27 September 2016, 1000, Spink 5003, 31 March 2005, 90 and Classical Numismatic Group 46, 24 June 1998, 1598.