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Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople

Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople

r. 829 - 842

Theophilus

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In r. hand, patriarchal cross; in l., akakia. Rev.: Two busts facing, Michael II on l., bearded, Constantine on r., smaller, beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross in field above.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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