Michael II the Amorian, with Theophilus. 820-829. AV Semissis (1.88 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 821-829. 

Crowned facing bust of Michael II, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger 
Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent on globus; cross to right. 
DOC 16 var. (no cross on rev.); Anastasi -; Spahr 388 var. (same); SB 1647 var. (same). 
EF, shallow scrape on Michael’s face, traces of die rust.

From the D. Alighieri Collection.

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