Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 423 – 424
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
423 – 424
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.42
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 423 to 424. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.42 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius II, 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 jeweled cross in right hand; star above, mintmark in exergue. (Vows for the seconth anniversary of reign and more for the thirth to come)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | € 760,00 | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (423-424) CONOB | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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