Tremisis - Arcadius Victory facing left, VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Constantinopolis

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IssuerEastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Year397-402
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTremissis (⅓)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight1.42 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#19 , OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.19
Obverse descriptionBust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Arcadius, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing right and facing left, holding wreath and cross on globe. Constantinople mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
(Translation: Victory of the emperors.)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (397-402)  - -
Catalog ID2450857270
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