Solidus - Theodosius II GLOR ORVIS TERRAR, Thessalonica

€372,945.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year424-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.31 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#361, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.361
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned slightly to the right, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy over his left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionTheodosius II standing facing in military dress, grounded labarum in right hand with X on banner, globus cruciger in left; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR ORVI-S TERRAR TESOB
(Translation: Glory of the Whole World)
Edge
MintTESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (424-425) TESOB - -
Catalog ID2747658460
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