RIC X Theodosius II (East) 254

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 254. 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 II, bearded, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, left, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand
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
VOT XXX - MVLT XXXX

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.10.theo_ii_e.254

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