Arcadius. AD 383-408. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina.

Arcadius. AD 383-408. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina.

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Arcadius. AD 383-408. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck AD 395-402. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Constantinopolis seated right, holding scepter and Victory on globe, foot on prow; H//CONOB. RIC X 7; Depeyrot 55/1. NGC Choice XF. SKU:WLLN

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Description

**Arcadius. AD 383-408. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 5h)**

**Detailed Information:**

**Obverse:**
– **Design**: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly right, holding a spear and a shield.
– **Iconography**: The diadem and helmet signify royal and military authority, while the spear and shield symbolize the emperor’s role as a protector and warrior.

**Reverse:**
– **Design**: Constantinopolis seated right, holding a scepter in one hand and Victory on a globe in the other, with her foot resting on a prow.
– **Inscription**: H in the field; CONOB in the exergue, indicating the Constantinople mint.
– **Iconography**: Constantinopolis personifies the city of Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, with Victory symbolizing military success and the prow representing naval power.

**Specifications:**
– **Diameter**: 20mm
– **Weight**: 4.40 grams
– **Orientation**: 5h
– **Mint**: Constantinople, 8th officina
– **Date**: Struck AD 395-402
– **References**: RIC X 7; Depeyrot 55/1
– **Condition**: NGC Choice XF

**Additional Information:**
– **Authenticity**: This coin is guaranteed authentic.
– **Customer Support**: For further information or inquiries, please contact us at 212-319-1077.

This AV Solidus of Arcadius, minted in Constantinople between AD 395-402, showcases the emperor’s authoritative imagery on the obverse and the personification of Constantinople on the reverse. Certified by NGC with a Choice XF grade, this coin is a valuable piece of Byzantine numismatic history.


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