Follis - Michael I Rhangabe & Theophylactus

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IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year811-813
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight5.9 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1618 , DOC III-1#8
Obverse descriptionFacing busts of Michael, with short beard on Ieft and Theophylactus on right, both crowned, the former wearing chlamys, the latter, Ioros.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMΙΧAHL S ΘΕΟFI`
(Translation: Michael and Theophylactos/Theophilos)
Reverse descriptionLarge M between X / X / X and N / N / N; cross above, beneath A.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringXXX M A NNN
(Translation: Year 30, 40 Nummi, first officina.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (811-813)  - -
Catalog ID2640435620
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