Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 425 – 429
SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
425 – 429
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.47
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 425 to 429. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.47 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Theodosius facing, helmeted, draped, 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
- Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, nimbate, wearing consular robes, mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, mintmark in exergue. (Health of the Republic)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | € 770,00 | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 4th officina (Δ) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | € 1100,00 | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (425-429) CONOB | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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