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Solidus - Honorius CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.46 g | 21 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 | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding scepter 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 - Honorius (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica) (397-402) coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Honorius on one side, and the goddess Concordia on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and social change in the Eastern Roman Empire, and the image of Concordia was likely included to promote the idea of unity and harmony within the empire.
