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Solidus - Aelia Eudoxia SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.29 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Eudoxia (Εὐδοξία) (395-404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 397-402 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on cuirass with shield behind, inscribing Chi-Rho on shield set on column, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
CONOB
Comment
Aelia Eudoxia was wife of Arcadius.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Aelia Eudoxia coin is that it features an image of the Empress Aelia Eudoxia, who was the wife of Emperor Arcadius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman goddess Salus (health) holding a scepter and a patera (a ritual vessel). This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Eastern Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the era.
