Half Follis - Theophilos Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire
Year829-842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Follis (1⁄576)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1668
Obverse descriptionFacing bust of Theophilos, holding labarum and globus cruciger, and wearing crown surmounted by tufa.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΘЄOFIL` ЬASIL`
(Translation: ThEOFIL(us) bASIL(eus) : `The Emperor Theophilus`.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in four lines.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering+ ΘЄO FILЄ AVG OVSTЄ SV ҺICAS
(Translation: O Theophilus the August, may you all conquer.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (829-842)  - -
Catalog ID5538240170
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