Harvard Art Museums > 1951.31.4.1175: Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Solidus of Theophilus, Constantinople (Theophilus) , 1951.31.4.1175,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Oct 07, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/196614. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1951.31.4.1175 People 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 Denomination solidus Inscriptions and Marks 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 The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description 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 This record was created from historic documentation and may not have been reviewed by a curator; it may be inaccurate or incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu