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FRASCATIUS ANCIENTS A BEAUTIFUL BRONZE FOLLIS OF THEOPHILUS FROM 831 - 842 AD.CONSTANTINOPLE MINT SCARCE TYPE EARTHEN DEPOSITS / PATINA THE SIZE IS 26.6 MM AND 8.19 GRAMS. Sear 1729 OBVERSE – QEOFIL BASIL, three-quarter length figure facing wearing loros and tufa crown, labarum in right, globus cruciger in left REVERSE – +QEO/FILE AVG/OVSTES V / NICAS (Emperor Theofilos, may you conquer) in four lines Theophilos was the son of the Byzantine Emperor Michael II and his wife of Armenian descent Thekla, and the godson of Emperor Leo V the Armenian. Michael II crowned Theophilos co-emperor in 822, shortly after his own accession. Unlike his father, Theophilos received an extensive education, and showed interest in the arts. On October 2, 829, Theophilos succeeded his father as sole emperor. In 837 Theophilos led a vast army towards Mesopotamia, and captured Melitene and Samosata. The emperor also took Zapetra (Zibatra, Sozopetra), the birthplace of the Caliph al-Mu'tasim, destroying it. Theophilos returned to Constantinople in triumph. Eager for revenge, al-Mu'tasim assembled a vast army and invaded Anatolia in 838. One division of his army defeated Theophilos, who commanded in person, at Dazimon, and the emperor barely escaped with his life thanks to Theophobos. Another corps of the Abbasid army advanced against Amorion, the cradle of the dynasty. After a brave resistance of fifty-five days, the city fell into al-Mu'tasim's hands through treachery on September 23, 838. Thirty thousand of the inhabitants were slain, the rest sold as slaves, and the city razed to the ground. Theophilos never recovered from the blow; his health gradually failed, and he died on January 20, 842. His character has been the subject of considerable discussion, some regarding him as one of the ablest of the Byzantine emperors, others as an ordinary oriental despot, an overrated and insignificant ruler. There is no doubt that he did his best to check corruption and oppression on the part of his officials, and administered justice with strict impartiality, although his punishments did not always fit the crime. In spite of the drain of the war in Asia and the large sums spent by Theophilos on building, commerce, industry, and the finances of the empire were in a most flourishing condition, the credit of which was in great measure due to the highly efficient administration of the department. Theophilos, who had received an excellent education from John Hylilas, the grammarian, was a great admirer of music and a lover of art, although his taste was not of the highest. He strengthened the Walls of Constantinople, and built a hospital, which continued in existence till the latest times of the Byzantine Empire. A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves. FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY If the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. HAVE SHIPPED TO OVER 80 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES COVERING EVERY CONTINENT !! If you have any questions regarding this auction, please I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER WEEKLY AUCTIONS ALL STARTING AT 99 CENTS ! ! ! For those new to ancient coins, please see my Ebay guide: FAQ - Beginning Ancient Coin Collectors . SHIPPING: To the U.S. & Canada = $2.25 Insured Flat Rate International = $3.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged , protected & insured (private insurance).. On Apr-18-11 at 17:0... 
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