RIC X Theodosius II (East) 207

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 207. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Constantinople. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Theodosius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodosius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear pointing forward, shield with horseman and enemy motif
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, and Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, heads turned toward one another, holding sceptres in outer hands and supporting shield inscribed VOT/XV/MVL/XX between them; prow beneath right foot of Constantinopolis; star in left field
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.10.theo_ii_e.207

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