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Solidus - Aelia Eudocia VOT XX MVLT XXX; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.28 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 423-424 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.28 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal crossbar in right hand, folds of stola in left; star in upper left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XX-MVLT XXX Δ
CONOB
Comment
Aelia Eudocia was wife of Emperor Theodosius II.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Aelia Eudocia, the wife of Emperor Theodosius II, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Constantinople's patron saint, St. Constantine. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious shift in the Eastern Roman Empire, as the Roman Empire was in the process of transitioning from paganism to Christianity. The coin's design reflects this shift, as it features both Christian and pagan symbols, highlighting the blending of religious traditions during this period.
