Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Licinia Eudoxia, 439

SALVS ORIENTIS FELICITAS OCCIDENTIS; Constantinopolis

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Eastern Roman Empire Eastern Roman Empire
Currency Solidus (330 – 476)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Solidus
Year 439
Ruler Theodosius II (402–450)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.47
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued in 439. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.47 g.

Obverse
Bust of Eudoxia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God.
Reverse
Chi-rho symbol within circular medallion, mintmark in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (439) CONOB

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