Solidus - Michael I and Theophylactus

€467,372.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year811-813
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight4.40 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCV#1615 , DOC III-1#1a
Obverse descriptionCrowned Emperor facing with potent cross, lettering around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering mIXA-HL ЬASILЄ´
(Translation: Michael, Emperor)
Reverse descriptionFacing portrait of Despot with global cruciger and staff. Lettering around.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘЄOFVLA-CTOS dЄSP *
(Translation: Theophylaktos, Despot)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (811-813)  - -
Catalog ID5874420740
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