Follis - Michael II and Theophilos Syracuse

€128,411.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year821-829
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueFollis (1⁄288)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.99 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1652, DOC III-1#21
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 script
Obverse letteringmIXAHL SΘЄОΦ
(Translation: Michael [and] Theophilos)
Reverse descriptionLetter M, cross above, Θ below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ M Θ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (821-829)  - Syracuse, large M -
ND (821-829)  - Syracuse, small M -
Catalog ID4838610010
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