Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XX MVLT XXX, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year420-422
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#218, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.218
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius, head turned slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield 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 descriptionVictory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT XX MVLT XXX Є CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (420-422) ∆ - 4th officina -
ND (420-422) A - 1st officina -
ND (420-422) B - 2nd officina -
ND (420-422) H - 8th officina -
ND (420-422) I - 10th officina -
ND (420-422) S - 6th officina -
ND (420-422) Z - 7th officina -
ND (420-422) Γ - 3rd officina -
ND (420-422) ϵ - 5th officina -
ND (420-422) Θ - 9th officina -
Catalog ID1221029130
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