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Solidus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGGG; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.44 g | - |
| 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 | 4.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis helmeted, seated facing on throne ornamented with lions' heads, head right, right foot on prow, holding sceptre with right hand and with left hand a shield inscribed.
Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGGGGA
VOT || V || MVL || X
CONOB
Translation:
Concordia Augggg (=augustorum) :
"Harmony of the Augusts".
Vot (-is) V (=quinquennalibus) Mul (-tis) X (=decennalibus) :
"Vows for the Fifth Reign Anniversary and More for the Upcoming Tenth Anniversary".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Theodosius I, who is known for his significant religious reforms, including the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.
