Follis - Theophilos

Follis - Theophilos - obverseFollis - Theophilos - reverse

© James Holt

Features

Issuer Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states)
Emperor Theophilos (829-842)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 829-842
Value 1 Follis (1⁄288)
Currency Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.12 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
111115
References BCV# 1685
David R. Sear, Simon Bendall, Michael Dennis O'Hara; 2006. Byzantine coins and their values (2nd edition). Seaby, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Crowned bust facing, wearing loros, tufa with pellets on crown, holding labarum and cross on globe.

Lettering: ThEOFIL' bASIL'

Translation:
ThEOFIL(us) bASIL(eus) :
"The Emperor Theophilus".

Reverse

Lettering in four lines.

Lettering:
ThEO
FILE AVG
OVStE SV
nICAS

Translation: O Theophilus the August, may you all conquer.

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Same as the Constantinopolitan follis BCV 1667 but coarser style and rougher workmanship.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (829-842)  Uncertain mint

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