Theodosius II AV Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441-450,(4.43gm, 21mm)
Theodosius II AV Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441-450,(4.43gm, 21mm)
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Theodosius II AV Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441-450,(4.43gm, 21mm) D N THEODOSIVS • P • F • AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII • P • P • Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield by throne, star in left field, COMOB in exergue, 4.45g, (RIC, 313; Depeyrot, 84/1 var. (CONOB)) residually lustrous and mostly detailed, slight wear at higher points but otherwise about very fine.
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Description
Theodosius II (AD 408-450) AV Solidus
Type: AV Solidus
Date: AD 441-450
Dimensions: 21mm
Weight: 4.43 gm
Mint: Constantinople
Catalog References: RIC 313; Depeyrot 84/1 var. (CONOB)
Grade: About Very Fine (aVF)
Obverse:
- Design: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly to the right, holding a spear and shield decorated with a horseman motif.
- Legend: D N THEODOSIVS • P • F • AVG (Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus)
Reverse:
- Design: Constantinopolis seated left, holding a globus cruciger and sceptre, with her foot on a prow; a shield by the throne and a star in the left field.
- Legend: IMP XXXXII COS XVII • P • P (Imperator 42nd time, Consul 17th time, Pater Patriae)
- Exergue: COMOB (indicating the Constantinople mint)
Condition:
- Surface: Residually lustrous with slight wear at higher points, but mostly detailed.
For further information, please call 212 3191077.
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