Solidus - Arcadius CONCORDIA AVGGG, Thessalonica

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year402-403
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#39, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.39
Obverse descriptionBust of Arcadius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, wearing cuirass with ☧, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman and enemy on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCORDI-A AVGGG COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (402-403) COMOB - -
Catalog ID3714648610
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