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Solidus - Theodosius II GLOR ORVIS TERRAR; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.31 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 424-425 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.31 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Theodosius II standing facing in military dress, grounded labarum in right hand with X on banner, globus cruciger in left; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR
TESOB
Unabridged legend: Gloria Orvis Terrar
Translation: Glory of the Whole World
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Theodosius II as a beardless youth, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors with beards. This suggests that the coin may have been issued during a brief period of his reign when he was still young and had not yet grown a beard.
