ARCADIUS, A.D. 383-408. AV Solidus (4.45 gms), Constantinople Mint, 8th Officina, ca. A.D. 395-402.

Description

ARCADIUS, A.D. 383-408. AV Solidus (4.45 gms), Constantinople Mint, 8th Officina, ca. A.D. 395-402. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed, Marks.

RIC-7; Depeyrot-55/1. Obverse: Helmeted pearl-diademed cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over right shoulder, shield adorned with horseman riding down enemy on left; Reverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding scepter in right hand, Victory on globe in left, right foot on prow, “CONOB” in exergue. A bright, richly golden Solidus with the noted flaws rather inconsequential.