829-842 Byzantine Theophilus AE Half-Follis (Ch-XF NGC) Constantinople SB-1668 829-842 Byzantine Empire AE Half-Follis Coin Issued during the rule of Theophilus (Theophilos), the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire (829-842) Obverse features the emperor holding labarum and globe, facing, with legend "?EOFIL BASIL" Reverse depicts four lines of legend "+?EOFILEAVS OVSTESV NICAS" Theophilos was the Byzantine Emperor from 829 until his death in 842. He was the second emperor of the Amorian dynasty and the last emperor to support iconoclasm. Theophilos personally led the armies in his lifelong war against the Arabs, beginning in 831. Minted in Constantinople Struck from bronze Diameter: 21 mm Condition: Graded by NGC Ancients as Choice Extra Fine (Ch-XF) Certification number: 3988883-007 Catalog number: SB#1668, DOC III#16c Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Free US Shipping with Insurance Included: All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee may apply. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectibles for over 50 years. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Reference Item # ANC-1007 JBC 7/31/15