Byzantine Empire. Theodosius II (AD 402-450). Solidus Konstantinopel 443–450 AD - Behelmte und drapierte Constantinopolis nach links auf einem Thron

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Theodosius II (402–450) gold solidus minted in Constantinople circa 443–450 AD, obverse features a helmeted and armored bust of Theodosius II with a spear and shield, reverse depicts a crowned, draped Constantinople seated left on a throne with a cross globus; weight 4.45 g, diameter 21 mm, condition good very fine and toned.

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse (Avers): D N THEODOSI VS · P · F · AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and armored bust of Theodosius II slightly turned to the right; in the right hand a spear laid over the shoulder, on the left shoulder a shield decorated with a rider.
Reverse (Revers): IMP · XXXII COS XVII · P · P ·, helmeted and draped Constantinople seated to the left on a throne; in the right hand a cross globe, in the left a scepter held horizontally; left foot on a prow of a ship, to the left field a star, to the right of the throne a shield; in the section COMOB.
Period of minting: 443–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.45 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: Good to Very Fine
Special features: toned
Catalogue numbers: RIC X 310; Depeyrot 84/1; Biaggi –; Sear 21140

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse (Avers): D N THEODOSI VS · P · F · AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and armored bust of Theodosius II slightly turned to the right; in the right hand a spear laid over the shoulder, on the left shoulder a shield decorated with a rider.
Reverse (Revers): IMP · XXXII COS XVII · P · P ·, helmeted and draped Constantinople seated to the left on a throne; in the right hand a cross globe, in the left a scepter held horizontally; left foot on a prow of a ship, to the left field a star, to the right of the throne a shield; in the section COMOB.
Period of minting: 443–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.45 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: Good to Very Fine
Special features: toned
Catalogue numbers: RIC X 310; Depeyrot 84/1; Biaggi –; Sear 21140

Shipping is insured. If you have questions, I am happy to assist.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. Value-added tax is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/period and variation
Konstantinopel 443–450 AD - Behelmte und drapierte Constantinopolis nach links auf einem Thron
Ruler
Theodosius II (AD 402-450)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
4.45 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Constantinople 443–450 AD - helmeted and draped Constantinopolis to the left on a throne
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
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