Solidus - Theodosius II GLOR ORVIS TERRAR, Constantinopolis

€372,937.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year424-425
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#232, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.232
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with a horseman motif in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing facing, labarum with X on banner in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR ORVI-S TERRAR Z CONOB
(Translation: Glory of the Whole World)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (424-425) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 4th officina (∆) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (424-425) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID3288705770
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