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Half Follis - Theophilos Constantinopolis ND
| Copper | 4.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theophilos (829-842) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 829-842 |
| Value | ½ Follis (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
+ ΘЄO
FILЄ AVG
OVSTЄ SV
ҺICAS
Translation: O Theophilus the August, may you all conquer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half Follis coin is that it features an image of Theophilos, the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 829 to 842 AD, on one side, and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment during Theophilos' reign and was widely circulated throughout the Byzantine Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
