Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 402 – 403
CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
402 – 403
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.39
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 402 to 403. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.39 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield with horseman motif on left arm. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne, head right, holding scepter and Victory on globe, right foot on prow, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (402-403) ∆ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (402-403) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (402-403) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (402-403) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (402-403) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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