Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 430 – 440
VOT XXX MVLT XXXX; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
430 – 440
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.47
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 430 to 440. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.47 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left, shield beside; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | € 1600,00 | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | € 1400,00 | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | € 1200,00 | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | € 1400,00 | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | € 1400,00 | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | € 620,00 | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) | ||
| ND (430-440) CONOB | — | — | — | without officina mark |
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