Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 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)
4.49
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 408 to 420. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.49 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Theodosius facing, helmeted, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left shoulder a shield decorated with a horseman riding down enemy. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis helmeted, enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre with right hand and with left hand turned upwards a small winged Victory on globe itself holding wreath in right hand, right foot on prow left; in left field, a star. Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue. (Harmony of the Augustus)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | € 2100,00 | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | € 2400,00 | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | € 2600,00 | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (408-420) CONOB | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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