Solidus - Arcadius CONCORDIA AVGGG, Thessalonica

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year403-408
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.53 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#42, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.42
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing, Christogram on breastplate, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
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; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCORDI-A AVGGG COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (403-408) COMOB - -
Catalog ID3986535320
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