1951.31.4.1175: Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.1175
- People
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Theophilus, Byzantine (r. 829 - 842)
- Title
- Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 830/831-840 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/196614
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.36 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- solidus
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: *ThetaEOFI LOSbASILETheta
- Reverse Inscription: +MIXAHL SCOnSTAnTIn'
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- DOC 3.1, 3d.6 (p. 427)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.1175
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. In r. hand, patriarchal cross; in l., akakia.
Rev.: Two busts facing, Michael II on l., bearded, Constantine on r., smaller, beardless, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross in field above.
Verification Level
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