© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Solidus In the name of Theodosius II; Type
| Gold | 4.40 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 441-500 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Person seated holding globe with cross mounted, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IIIP XXXXII COZ - XVII P P O
CONOB
Translation:
Imperator Quadragesimum Secundum Consul Decimum Septimum Pater Patriae
Wearing the fourty-second imperial greeting, council for the seventeenth time, Father of the Fatherland
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is said to be struck the mid- to late-5th century. Because the type this piece is imitating was struck in 441 at the earliest, that is also the earliest date this piece could have been struck.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) D N THEODOSI - VS PF AC / IIID XXXXII COS - XVII P P - COMOB
2) D N THEOOOSI - VS PF AVC / IIIP XXXXII COS - XVII P P - COMOB
3) D N THEOOOSI - VS PF AVC / IIIP XXXXII OOZ - XVII P P - COHOB
4) D N THEOOOSI - VS PP AA / INP XXXXII COS XVII P P - COHOB
5) D N THODOZI - VZ PF AVG / IIIP XXXXII COZ - XVII P P O - CONOB
6) D II THEOOZI - VZ P F AVC / IIIP XXXXII COS - XVII P P - CONOB
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theodosius II, who was the last Roman Emperor to rule over a united empire. Despite being issued by a Germanic tribe, the coin still bears the name of the Roman Emperor, indicating the continued influence of the Roman Empire even in the midst of barbarian invasions.
