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Solidus - Honorius CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.49 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 397-402 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#369581 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVGG H
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Honorius (CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis) (397-402) coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Honorius 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 Eastern Roman Empire during a time of political upheaval.
