Lot 790

Sale 57 · Important Australian & World Coins, Military Medals & Banknotes

Description

Theophilus, (A.D. 829-842), gold semissis, issued at Syracuse mint in A.D. 831-842, (1.72 grams), obv. facing bust of Theophilus, crowned with cross, holding cross on globe wearing chlamys, around ** *QEO FILOS bA, rev. facing bust of Theophilus, wearing loros, cross on head, holding cross on globe, around **QEO FILOS bA, (S.1676, DOC 19, BMC 34). As struck, extremely fine and very scarce.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440