Follis - Theophilos Constantinopolis
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Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Theophilos (829-842)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 829-842 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 287018 |
| References | BCV# 1667 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned bust facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by tufa, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘEOFIL' bASIL'
Translation:
ThEOFIL(us) bASIL(eus) :
"The Emperor Theophilus".
Reverse
Lettering in four lines.
Lettering:
+ΘEO
FILE AVʕ
OVStE SV
nICAS
Translation: O Theophilus the August, may you all conquer.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
Similar to BCV 1685, but made better
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (829-842) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 83
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