Solidus - Theodosius II SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€372,948.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year425
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#233, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.233
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionTheodosius II seated facing and Valentinian III standing, wearing consular robes, mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVBLICAE CONOB
(Translation: Health of the Republic)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (425) CONOB - -
Catalog ID3403909460
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