Theophilus, with Michael II and Constantine, AV Solidus

Theophilus, with Michael II and Constantine, AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 831-842. x ∗ ΘЄOFILOS bASILЄ' Θ, crowned bust of Theophilus facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia / ⧾ MIXAHL S COhSTAhTIh', crowned facing busts of Michael II (the emperor's deceased father) and Constantine; cross above, pellet between. Füeg 3.H.2.z²-³; DOC 3d var. (obv.); Sear 1653. 4.45g, 20mm, 6h.



Near Mint State. Extremely Rare; only two examples cited by Füeg with an 'x' and a monogram before the obverse legend.



Acquired from Hess-Divo AG.