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Roman Empire. Theodosius II (AD 402-450). Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint 441-450 A.D. - IMP•XXXXII•COS•XVII•P•P• - Ex Mare Nostrum Hoard (1954) -

Grade: VF+/EF- minor areas of flatnes, minor surface marks
Material: Gold
Weight: 3.93 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Ref.: RIC X 293; Depeyrot 84/1

Obverse: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder

Reverse: IMP•XXXXII•COS•XVII•P•P• / COMOB Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left; shield at her side; in field to left, star

Culture/region Roman Empire
Ruler/era Theodosius II (AD 402-450)
Metal Gold
Denomination Solidus
Year/Period and Variation Constantinople mint 441-450 A.D. - IMP•XXXXII•COS•XVII•P•P• - Ex Mare Nostrum Hoard (1954) -
Condition VF+/EF- minor area of flatnes on obverse, minor surface marks, signs of doulbe strike on reverse