Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Honorius, 402 – 403
CONCORDIA AVGG; 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)
4.45
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 402 to 403. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Honorius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis seated facing on backless throne, head right, scepter in right hand, Victory on globe in left, right foot on prow; mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (402-403) | — | without officina mark | ||
| 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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