Solidus - Theodosius II VIRT EX ERC ROM, Constantinopolis

€372,947.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year441
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.40 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#283, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.283
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with a horseman motif in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionTheodosius II helmeted and armored facing with left foot stepping right, with trophy over left shoulder with left hand and dragging captive with right hand; star in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT EX-ERC ROM Θ CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (441) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (441) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (441) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (441) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (441) CONOB - 4th officina (∆) -
ND (441) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (441) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (441) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (441) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (441) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID2003411240
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