Lot 1281

Sale 44 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Michael II and Theophilus (821-829), solidus, 3.84 grams, struck at Syracuse mint, obv. Michael facing bust holding cross on circlet, with short beard, wearing crown, rev. Theophilus facing beardless wearing loros and crown, in right hand cross crosslet, (S. 1646, DOC 15b). Extremely fine and rare.