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Semissis - Arcadius VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 2.24 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 403-408 |
| Value | Semissis (½) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.24 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed XX/XXX, supported on her left knee which has a cross in front of it; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the imperial power and the triumph of Christianity, which was the dominant religion of the Eastern Roman Empire during Arcadius' reign.
