RIC X Theodosius II (East) 225
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC X Theodosius II (East) 225. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius II, 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 THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star high in left field, with the legend VOT XX - MVLT XXX. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius II, 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 THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star high in left field, 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) 228, RIC X Theodosius II (East) 230.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- Solidus
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Constantinople
- Authority
- Theodosius II
Design
- Obverse
- Bust of Theodosius II, 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; star high in left field
- Obverse legend
- D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend
- VOT XX - MVLT XXX
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC X Theodosius II (East) 225
- Denomination and metal
- Solidus, Gold
- Obverse legend to match
- D N THEODO-SIVS 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. 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
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
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- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.10.theo_ii_e.225
Varieties
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 219
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 221
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 228
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 230
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.