Follis - Michael II and Theophilos Constantinople

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year820-829
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight5 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1642, DOC III-1#9-11
Obverse descriptionOn left, bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right, bust of Theophilus facing, beardless, wearing loros and crown with cross.
Obverse scriptGreek, Latin
Obverse letteringmIXAHL S ΘЄОFILOS
(Translation: Michael [and] Theophilos)
Reverse descriptionDenomination with cross above, NNN to the right, Θ below, XXX to left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringX + N X M N X Θ N
(Translation: M = Denomination, 40 nummi)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (820-829)  - -
Catalog ID6960201790
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