829 AD - 842 AD |
Soldus / Σόλιδος AV 20 |
SHH 3692 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.36 g 19.9/20.9 mm 6:00
o'clock ΕF Bust of Theophilus facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding patriarchal cross and akakia; * Θ / EOFI / LOS bASILE clockwise around; border of dots. Facing busts of Michael II, on left, and Constantinus, on right, both wearing crown and chlamys; cross between their heads; + MIXAHL / S CONSTAhTIh' clockwise around, border of dots. Mint of Constantinopolis. BMC 4/10; Dumbarton Oaks III/1 3; Ratto 1831/1832; Sear Byzantine 1653 |