Byzantine bronze follis of Theophilus, 830-42

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Byzantine bronze follis of Theophilus, 830-42

This bronze follis is from the Byzantine Empire, minted in Sicily during the reign of Emperor Theophilus (829-42). The obverse shows a bust of Theophilus, bearded, wearing loros and a crown with a cross, holding a cross in his right hand. The obverse inscription is 'THEOFILOS BAS'. The reverse shows busts of his sons Michael and Constantine each wearing a chlamys and a crown with a cross.