Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Aelia Pulcheria, 441 – 450
IMP XXXXII COS; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
441 – 450
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.31
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 441 to 450. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.31 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed bust right, wearing necklace and earrings.
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis enthroned facing left, holding globus cruciger in right hand and scepter in left; mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (441-450) | — | without officina mark | ||
| ND (441-450) ∆ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (441-450) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (441-450) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (441-450) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (441-450) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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