

Michael II the Amorian, with Theophilus (820-829). AV Tremissis. Syracuse mint. Struck 821-829. Obv. MI XAHL. Crowned facing bust of Michael II, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rev. ΘЄ OFILOS. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent. D.O. 19; Sear 1649; Anastasi 509b. 1.22 g. 12 mm. Superb and virtually as struck. Delicate warm tone, underlying luster. FDC.