Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (379-383) front Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (379-383) back
Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (379-383) photo
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Solidus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis

 
Gold 4.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
379-383
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#116660
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Constantinopolis seated facing on throne high-backed throne, turreted head right, holding sceptre with right hand and globe in left hand turned upwards, right foot on prow.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGGG
CONOB

Translation:
Concordia Auggg (=augustorum) :
"Harmony of the Augusts".

Edge

Gross

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.