RIC X Theodosius II (East) 237
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC X Theodosius II (East) 237. 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 theodosius II, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, and Valentinian III, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand; a star above and between them, with the legend SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
This gold solidus was produced at the mint of Constantinople. Bearing the obverse legend "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG", the coin depicts Theodosius II alongside Valentinian III on the reverse, both enthroned in consular robes beneath a star, accompanied by the inscription "SALVS REI - PVBLICAE".
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
- Theodosius II, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, and Valentinian III, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand; a star above and between them
- Obverse legend
- D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend
- SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC X Theodosius II (East) 237
- Denomination and metal
- Solidus, Gold
- Obverse legend to match
- D N THEODO-SIVS P F 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.
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.237
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.