Theophilus, with Michael II and Constantine, 829-842. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 3.86 g, 6 h), Syracuse, 830/1-842. ΘEOFILOS bAS Crowned bust of Theophilus facing, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross in right hand. Rev. + MIXAHΛ S CONST Crowned busts of Michael II, on left, and Constantine, on right; above, star. Anastasi 554. DOC 29a. SB 1680. Spahr 413. Olive-green patina. Somewhat weakly struck, otherwise, very fine.
From the Staffieri Collection.