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Solidus - Theodosius II IMP XXXXII COS; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.51 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 441-450 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMP XXXXII COS-XVII P P
COMOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius II, who was the Eastern Roman Emperor at the time, on one side, and a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child on the other. This highlights the influence of Christianity during this period in the Eastern Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (441-450) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Theodosius II (IMP XXXXII COS; Constantinopolis) (441-450) coin.
