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Ruler:
Theophilus (829-842)
Ruler:
Michael III (842-867)
(Struck in the name of)
Ruler:
Constantine (son of Theophilus)
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Sicily
State:
Roman Empire
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt. F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, i.1995.
Image(height): 20.58 mm
Image(width): 19.96 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
830 - 842
Object composed of copper Die Axis 135 degrees Weight 3.44 g
Inscription present: Bearded cross-diademed bust of Theophilus facing with cross potent on base
Inscription present: Bearded bust of Michael facing at left and beardless bust of Constantine facing at right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross, star above each head
Accession number: CM.6698-2007
Primary reference Number: 166261
DOC: 3-1.447.29a
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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