Solidus - Michael II

€1.00
IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Year822-829
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySecond Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
CompositionGold
Weight3.86 g
Dimensions13.85 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DOC III-1#14, 15b#, BCV#1645-6
Obverse descriptionBust of Michael II, bearded, wearing loros and crown, holding cross in right hand.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMIXAHL BA
(Translation: Emperor Michael)
Reverse descriptionBust of Theophilos, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown, holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘEOFILOS E
(Translation: Theophilos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (822-829)  - BCV 1645 -
ND (822-829)  - BCV 1646 -
Catalog ID6995843040
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