Byzantine Empire Follis - Michael II and Theophilos, 820 – 829
Constantinople
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
Second Solidus Nomisma
(720 – 1092)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Follis
Year
820 – 829
Rulers
Theophilos
(829–842)
, Michael II the Amorian
(822–829)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 820 to 829. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 5 g.
- Obverse
- On left, bust of Michael facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; on right, bust of Theophilus facing, beardless, wearing loros and crown with cross. (Michael [and] Theophilos)
- Reverse
- Denomination with cross above, NNN to the right, Θ below, XXX to left. (M = Denomination, 40 nummi)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (820-829) | — |
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