Solidus - Arcadius (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (402-403) front Solidus - Arcadius (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (402-403) back
Solidus - Arcadius (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (402-403) photo
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Solidus - Arcadius CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica

 
Gold 4.45 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Arcadius (383-408)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
402-403
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.45 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416992
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, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDI-A AVGGG
COMOB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other, signifying the importance of harmony and unity in the Eastern Roman Empire during his reign.