Follis - Theophilos Syracuse ND
| Copper | 2.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theophilos (829-842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 829-842 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄288) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Large M, XXX to left, cross above, NNN to right, Θ below.
Lettering:
X + N
X M N
X θ N
Translation: Follis
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Theophilos (Syracuse) ND (829-842) coin from the Byzantine Empire is that it features an image of the Byzantine Emperor Theophilos on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political significance for the Byzantine Empire, and the inclusion of these two figures reflects the importance of both the emperor and the Virgin Mary in Byzantine culture and religion.
