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Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XX MVLT XXX; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.48 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420-422 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#342455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory standing facing, head left, long cross in right hand; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XX-MVLT XXX S
CONOB
Translation: Vows for the seconth anniversary of reign and more for the thirth to come
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius II on one side and the Virgin Mary on the other, indicating the significant influence of Christianity during his reign.
