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Solidus - Arcadius CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.53 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 403-408 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDI-A AVGGG
COMOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Arcadius (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (403-408) coin from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) made of Gold weighing 4.53g is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other. Concordia was the goddess of harmony and unity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote unity and stability within the empire during a time of political upheaval.
