Solidus - Arcadius NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€373,415.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year402-403
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.42 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#22, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.22
Obverse descriptionBust of Arcadius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed XX/XXX, supported on her left knee, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (402-403) CONOB - -
Catalog ID8953906240
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