Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Honorius, 408 – 420
CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
408 – 420
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.36
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 408 to 420. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.36 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Honorius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre with right hand and Victory on globe with left hand, left foot on prow; in left field, star.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (408-420) ∆ | — | Constantinople, 4th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) A | — | Constantinople, 1st officina | ||
| ND (408-420) B | — | Constantinople, 2nd officina | ||
| ND (408-420) H | — | Constantinople, 8th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) I | — | Constantinople, 10th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) S | — | Constantinople, 6th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) Z | — | Constantinople, 7th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) Γ | — | Constantinople, 3rd officina | ||
| ND (408-420) ϵ | — | Constantinople, 5th officina | ||
| ND (408-420) Θ | — | Constantinople, 9th officina |
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