Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Honorius, 397 – 402
CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
397 – 402
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.49
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 397 to 402. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.49 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, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (397-402) CONOB | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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