Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Arcadius, 403 – 408
NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
403 – 408
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.48
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 403 to 408. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Arcadius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed XX/XXX, supported on her left knee; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (403-408) ∆ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (403-408) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (403-408) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (403-408) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (403-408) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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