Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (383-388) front Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (383-388) back
Solidus - Theodosius I (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (383-388) photo
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Solidus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis

 
Gold 4.46 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
383-388
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.46 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#375902
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Constantinopolis seated facing on plain throne, helmeted head right, right foot on prow, grounded scepter in right hand, shield in left inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X; mintmark in exergue.

Scripts: Latin, Greek

Lettering:
CONCOR-DIA AVGGG Δ
VOT/V/MVLT/X
CONOB

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.