Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 420 – 422
VOT XX MVLT XXX; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
420 – 422
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.48
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 420 to 422. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif on left arm. (Our lord Theodosius pious and blessed august)
- Reverse
- Victory standing facing, head left, long cross in right hand; mintmark in exergue. (Vows for the seconth anniversary of reign and more for the thirth to come)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 4th officina (Δ) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | 9th officina (Θ) | ||
| ND (420-422) CONOB | — | without officina mark |
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