Solidus - Theodosius II SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€116,667.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year425
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.49 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#234, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.234
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 enthroned and Valentinianus III standing, both facing, in consular robes, holding [i]mappa[/i] in right hand and cruciform sceptre with left hand; between them above, a star. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVB-LICAE CONOB
(Translation: Health of the Republic)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (425) CONOB - -
Catalog ID5827209580
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