Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Thessalonica

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 430-440
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.46 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#366, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.366
Obverse description Pearl-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 script Latin
Obverse lettering D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at her side, star in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VOT XXX MVLT XXXX TESOB
Edge
Mint TESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
Mintage ND (430-440) TESOB - -
Numisquare ID 7489510390
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