Solidus - Arcadius (NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (402-403) front Solidus - Arcadius (NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (402-403) back
Solidus - Arcadius (NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (402-403) photo
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Solidus - Arcadius NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis

 
Gold 4.42 g 20 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
4.42 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#373415
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed XX/XXX, supported on her left knee, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOVA SPES RES PVBLICAE
CONOB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Arcadius on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's commitment to victory and the rule of law.