Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople
CoinsByzantine4th-5th century CE

Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

397-403

Artists

ArcadiusCoin Constituent

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, looking r., holding long scepter and globe surmounted by Victory, r. foot on prow; officina (E) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Gold
Culture
Byzantine
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Century
4th-5th century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

4.29 g

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