Solidus - Theodosius II VIRT EX ERC ROM, Thessalonica

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IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year441-442
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.14 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#367, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.367
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionEmperor advancing right, bearing trophy and carrying captive by hair; in right field, star, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT EX-ERC ROM TESOB
Edge
MintTESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (441-442) TESOB - -
Catalog ID5903222330
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