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Solidus - Arcadius NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.48 g | 21 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 | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed XX/XXX, supported on her left knee; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Arcadius (NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (403-408) coin from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Arcadius' reign, which lasted from 395 to 408 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the time, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the Eastern Roman Empire during this period.
