Solidus - Theodosius II (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (425) front Solidus - Theodosius II (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (425) back
Solidus - Theodosius II (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (425) photo
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Solidus - Theodosius II SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis

425 year
Gold 4.49 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Theodosius II (402-450)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
425
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.49 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#116667
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Theodosius II enthroned and Valentinianus III standing, both facing, in consular robes, holding [i]mappa[/i] in right hand and cruciform sceptre with left hand; between them above, a star.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SALVS REI-PVB-LICAE
CONOB

Unabridged legend: Salus Reipublicae

Translation: Health of the Republic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Theodosius II (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (425) coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II in the 5th century. The coin was made of gold and weighed 4.49 grams, which was a significant amount of gold for a coin at that time. The coin's design featured an image of the emperor on one side and the inscription "SALVS REIPVBLICAE" (meaning "the safety of the republic") on the other side, along with the name of the city where it was minted, Constantinopolis. This coin was an important part of the economy of the Eastern Roman Empire and was used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (425) CONOB - - - - - -

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