Solidus - Theodosius II IMP XXXXII COS, Constantinopolis

€372,960.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year441-450
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.48 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#314, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.314
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP XXXXII COS-XVII•P•P• COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (441-450) COMOB - -
Catalog ID8343997580
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