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RIC X Theodosius II (East) 205

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 205. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Pulcheria, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God, with the legend AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed ☧, supported on her left knee; star in left field, with the legend SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This gold solidus was produced at Constantinople under the authority of Theodosius II, who ruled as Roman emperor from 402 until 450. Proclaimed Augustus as an infant, Theodosius II ruled as sole emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire following the death of his father Arcadius in 408. His capital of Constantinople served as the mint for this imperial coinage.

Issued under Theodosius II, this piece honours Pulcheria, whose portrait on the obverse is accompanied by the legend "AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG" and shows her crowned by the Hand of God.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Theodosius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Pulcheria, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, pointing to a shield inscribed ☧, supported on her left knee; star in left field
Obverse legend
AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 205
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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