Solidus - Theodosius II CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€373,080.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year403-408
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#44, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.44
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust thee-quarters front, cross on breast, holding spear over shoulder and shield ornamented with emperor on horseback riding down enemy.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, placing right foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCORDI-A AVGGG COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (403-408) COMOB - -
Catalog ID1409802780
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