Byzantine coin of Michael II, 820-829. Obverse: two busts, facing front; to left, Michael II, wearing a chlamys; to right, Theophilus, wearing a loros, an embroidered and jewelled scarf; both wear a crown with cross; between their heads, cross; to left, inscription says ‘MIXAHL’; above, ‘SΘ’; to right, ‘EOFILOS’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘XXX’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘NNN’ in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, ‘Θ’.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 9-11; Sear# 1642.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 3.1 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 821 and 829
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3095/1342