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Solidus - Aelia Eudoxia SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Empress | Eudoxia (Εὐδοξία) (395-404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 397-402 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on cuirass, no shield behind, inscribing elaborate Christogram on shield set on slender column near her 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. This particular coin was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the Eastern Roman Empire, and its production was likely intended to promote the image of a strong and stable ruling family.
