Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 441
VIRT EX ERC ROM; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
441
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued in 441. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with a horseman motif in left. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Theodosius II helmeted and armored facing with left foot stepping right, with trophy over left shoulder with left hand and dragging captive with right hand; star in right field; mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (441) CONOB | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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