Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XX MVLT XXX, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year420-422
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.48 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#219, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.219
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated 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 facing, head left, long cross in right hand; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT XX-MVLT XXX S CONOB
(Translation: Vows for the seconth anniversary of reign and more for the thirth to come)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (420-422) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
ND (420-422) CONOB - without officina mark -
Catalog ID6296029100
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