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Solidus - Honorius CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire |
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| Year | 408-420 |
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| Value | Solidus (1) |
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| Obverse description | Helmeted, pearl-diademed, and cuirassed facing bust of Emperor Honorius, rendered in the frontal imperial portrait style characteristic of late Roman gold coinage. The emperor holds a spear in his right hand, raised behind his head, while his left arm bears a round shield decorated with a horseman motif. The legend surrounds the bust in the field, executed in Latin capitals. The engraving reflects the formal, hieratic aesthetic of Theodosian-era solidus production at Constantinople. |
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| Reverse description | The personification of Constantinopolis is depicted enthroned and facing, with head turned to the right, rendered in the majestic allegorical style typical of late antique imperial reverses. She holds a sceptre in her right hand and a Victory standing on a globe in her left; her left foot rests upon the prow of a ship, symbolising naval dominion. A star appears in the left field. The mint mark CONOB occupies the exergue, denoting full-weight gold struck at Constantinople. The reverse legend CONCORDIA AVGGG encircling the composition refers to the harmony of the three Augusti reigning concurrently. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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