Western Roman Empire Solidus - Theodosius II, 408 – 423
VICTORIA AVGGG RV; Ravenna
Information
Country
Western Roman Empire
Western Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Theodosius II
Year
408 – 423
Ruler
Honorius
(393–395)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.04
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Theodosius II from Western Roman Empire. Issued from 408 to 423. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.04 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II right, seen from front. (Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
- Reverse
- Theodosius II standing right, standard grounded in right hand, Victory left on globe raised in right, left foot actively trampling bound captive to right; R-V across fields, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (408-423) RV COMOB | — |
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