Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Thessalonica

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year430-440
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#366, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.366
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over left shoulder and shield with horseman motif on right arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at her side, star in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT XXX MVLT XXXX TESOB
Edge
MintTESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (430-440) TESOB - -
Catalog ID7489510390
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