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 gold solidus (21 mm, 4.45 g) from the Constantinople mint, dated 443–450 AD, obverse showing a behelmeted and armored bust with spear and shield, reverse depicting Constantinople seated on a throne with globe and sceptre; condition good very fine and toned.

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse: 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 depiction.
Reverse: IMP · XXXII COS XVII · P · P ·, helmeted and draped Constantinople seated to the left on a throne; in the right hand a cross globus, in the left a horizontally held scepter; left foot on a ship's prow, left in the field a star, to the right of the throne a shield; in the section COMOB.
Minting period: 443–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.45 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: good to very fine
Special features: toned
Catalog numbers: RIC X 310; Depeyrot 84/1; Biaggi –; Sear 21140

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse: 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 depiction.
Reverse: IMP · XXXII COS XVII · P · P ·, helmeted and draped Constantinople seated to the left on a throne; in the right hand a cross globus, in the left a horizontally held scepter; left foot on a ship's prow, left in the field a star, to the right of the throne a shield; in the section COMOB.
Minting period: 443–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.45 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: good to very fine
Special features: toned
Catalog numbers: RIC X 310; Depeyrot 84/1; Biaggi –; Sear 21140

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.
This item is subject to margin 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
297
Objects sold
100%
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