© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Solidus - Theodosius II IMP XXXXII COS; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.46 g | 22 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 | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis enthroned left, with left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at side, star to left; 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 on one side and a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child on the other, reflecting the Christianization of the Roman Empire during his reign.
