Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 415
GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
415
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.46
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued in 415. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.46 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head right, spear and shield decorated with horseman motif in left hand. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Roma (on left), seated facing, head right, grounded spear in right hand, and Constantinoplis (on right), seated facing, head left, grounded scepter in left hand, jointly supporting between them shield inscribed VOT / XV / MVL / XX in four lines; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (415) CONOB | — |
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