Lot 3039
Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Theophilus, (829-842) with Michael II deceased father (d. 829) and Constantine (deceased son), gold solidus, (4.418 grams), Constantinople mint, issued 829-830/1, obv. facing bust of Theophilus, bearded wearing loros and crown with cross, patriarchal cross in hand, around *OEOFI LOS bASILE **Q*, rev. facing busts of Michael II and Constantine, each wearing crown and chlamys, cross between heads, around +MIXAHL S COnStANtIn', (S.1653 [£600 EF), DOC 3, BMC 2). Large flan, nearly extremely fine.
Ex Dr. Colin Burnside Collection, and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 66 (lot 3253).
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200