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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) -
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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