Solidus - Theodosius II IMP XXXXII COS, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 441-450
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.51 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#285, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.285
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IMP XXXXII COS-XVII P P COMOB
Edge
Mint COMOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (441-450) - 10th officina -
ND (441-450) - 1st officina -
ND (441-450) - 2nd officina -
ND (441-450) - 3rd officina -
ND (441-450) - 4th officina -
ND (441-450) - 5th officina -
ND (441-450) - 6th officina -
ND (441-450) - 7th officina -
ND (441-450) - 8th officina -
ND (441-450) - 9th officina -
ND (441-450) - without officina mark -
Numisquare ID 9689801030
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