Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Honorius, 403 – 408
CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica
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)
4.51
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 403 to 408. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.51 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Honorius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, wearing cuirass with staurogram, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman and enemy on left arm.
- Reverse
- Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding scepter in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (403-408) COMOB | — |
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