Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
CoinsByzantine5th century

Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

408-419 CE

Artists

Theodosius IICoin Constituent

Description

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

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

Dimensions

4.41 g

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