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RIC X Theodosius II (East) 267

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 267. 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, lightly bearded, standing between Valentinian III and Eudoxia, both nimbate and clasping hands, with the legend FELICITER - N(rev.U)BTIIS.

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Historical context

This solidus was issued under Theodosius II, who ruled as Roman emperor from 402 to 450. Proclaimed Augustus as an infant, he served as sole emperor of the Eastern Empire following the death of his father Arcadius in 408. His reign in Constantinople was marked by the construction of the Theodosian walls, the founding of the University of Constantinople in 425, and the promulgation of the Theodosian law code.

The coin was struck at the mint of Constantinople. The obverse bears the emperor's name and title in the legend "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG", while the reverse carries the inscription "FELICITER - N(rev.U)BTIIS" and depicts Theodosius II standing between Valentinian III and Eudoxia as they clasp hands.

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, lightly bearded, standing between Valentinian III and Eudoxia, both nimbate and clasping hands
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FELICITER - N(rev.U)BTIIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 267
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FELICITER - N(rev.U)BTIIS
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.

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