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Solidus - Aelia Eudoxia SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Empress | Eudoxia (Εὐδοξία) (395-404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 402-403 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on cuirass, shield behind, inscribing Christogram on shield set on left knee; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Aelia Eudoxia, the wife of Emperor Arcadius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the emperor himself. This was a common practice in Byzantine coinage, where the empress was often depicted alongside her husband on coins. The coin's design and imagery reflect the importance of the emperor and his family in the Eastern Roman Empire's political and social hierarchy.
