Solidus - Theodosius II (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (403-408) front Solidus - Theodosius II (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (403-408) back
Solidus - Theodosius II (CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (403-408) photo
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Solidus - Theodosius II CONCORDIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis

 
Gold 4.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Arcadius (383-408)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
403-408
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#373080
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, placing right foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDI-A AVGGG
COMOB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Theodosius II on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Eastern Roman Empire.