Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 411
CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
411
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.45
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued in 411. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.45 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, right supporting shield on knee inscribed X/VOT/XX; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (411) ∆ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (411) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (411) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (411) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (411) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (411) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (411) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (411) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (411) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (411) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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