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

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Theodosius II solidus from Constantinople, 402–450 AD, gold, 4.44 g, 21 mm diameter, mint Constantinople, obverse with a bearded armored bust and spear, reverse with Constantinople seated on a throne on the left holding a cross globe and a sceptre, catalogued as RIC 257 and Depeyrot 81/1, in very nice condition and ungraded.

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse (Avers): D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, behelmeted and armored bust of Theodosius II slightly turned to the right; in the right hand a spear, in the left a shield decorated with a rider depiction.

Reverse (Revers): VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I / CONOB, Constantinople to the left on a throne, with the foot placed on a ship’s prow; in the right hand a cross globus, in the left a sceptre, the elbow resting on a shield; to the right in the field a star.

Minting period: 402–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.44 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: Very fine
Special features: toned
Catalogue numbers: RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1

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Theodosius II. (402–450) Solidus

Obverse (Avers): D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, behelmeted and armored bust of Theodosius II slightly turned to the right; in the right hand a spear, in the left a shield decorated with a rider depiction.

Reverse (Revers): VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I / CONOB, Constantinople to the left on a throne, with the foot placed on a ship’s prow; in the right hand a cross globus, in the left a sceptre, the elbow resting on a shield; to the right in the field a star.

Minting period: 402–450 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 4.44 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: Very fine
Special features: toned
Catalogue numbers: RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I am happy to assist.
This item is subject to the 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 402–450 AD - Constantinopolis nach links auf einem Thron sitzend
Ruler
Theodosius II (AD 402-450)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
4.44 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Constantinople 402–450 AD - Constantinopolis seated on a throne, facing left.
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Objects sold
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