Solidus - Theodosius II SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€372,757.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year425-429
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#237, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.237
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius facing, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left shoulder a shield decorated with a horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionTheodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, nimbate, wearing consular robes, mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVBLICAE I CONOB
(Translation: Health of the Republic)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (425-429) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (425-429) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID4421057650
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