1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 829 - 842

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One (1) solidus coin, Theophilius

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Byzantine Empire, 829-842

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Theophilius with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding patriarchal cross and akakia.

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Obverse Text: ΘEOFILOS / bASILE

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Reverse Image: Portrait busts of Michael II with short beard on the left and Constantine (Theophilius' deceased son) beardless on the right, each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads is a cross.

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Reverse Text: MIXAHL / S / CONSTANTIN

Date Made: 829 - 842

Maker: Theophilus Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0107Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0107

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 18.4 mm; 1/32 in x 23/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e23b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304391

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