Solidus - Theodosius II CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€116,666.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year408-420
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.49 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#202, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.202, Depey Rom#73/2
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius facing, helmeted, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left shoulder a shield decorated with a horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis helmeted, enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre with right hand and with left hand turned upwards a small winged Victory on globe itself holding wreath in right hand, right foot on prow left; in left field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCORDI-A AVGGG Γ CONOB
(Translation: Harmony of the Augustus)
EdgeGross
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (408-420) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 4th officina (∆) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (408-420) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID6923445820
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