1 Solidus In the name of Theodosius II, Type 2, star right

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year441-500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionGold
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Depeyr Arl#85, RIC X#cf. 257
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOVI - IVS PF AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Theodosius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Theodosius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionPerson seated holding globe with cross mounted, all with star to the right and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT XXX - MVLT XXXX O CONOB
(Translation: Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus Vows for the thirtieth anniversary and more for the fourtieth anniversary)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (441-500)  - -
Catalog ID5709185300
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