Solidus - Theodosius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year415
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#207, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.207
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head right, spear and shield decorated with horseman motif in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionRoma (on left), seated facing, head right, grounded spear in right hand, and Constantinoplis (on right), seated facing, head left, grounded scepter in left hand, jointly supporting between them shield inscribed VOT / XV / MVL / XX in four lines; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (415) CONOB - -
Catalog ID2738472910
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