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RIC X Theodosius II (East) 218

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 218. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Honorius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm, with the legend D N HONORI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand, with the legend VOT XX - MVLT XXX.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC X Theodosius II (East) 220.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Theodosius II ruled as Roman emperor from 402 to 450, becoming sole emperor of the Eastern Empire following the death of his father Arcadius in 408. His uncle Honorius had governed the Western Roman Empire from 393 until his death in 423, enduring a precarious and chaotic reign. This solidus, an imperial denomination introduced in the early fourth century, was issued from the eastern capital of Constantinople under the authority of Theodosius II while honouring Honorius.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Theodosius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Honorius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand
Obverse legend
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VOT XX - MVLT XXX

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 218
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N HONORI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VOT XX - MVLT XXX
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Theodosius II (East) 220

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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