RIC X Theodosius II (East) 282
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC X Theodosius II (East) 282. 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 warrior, helmeted, advancing right, head left, suppressing a captive with right hand and holding a trophy over left shoulder; star in right field, with the legend VIRT ∈X-∈RC ROMA. 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 warrior, helmeted, advancing right, head left, suppressing a captive with right hand and holding a trophy over left shoulder; star in right field, with the legend VIRT ∈X-∈RC ROMA.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 3
- 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
- Warrior, helmeted, advancing right, head left, suppressing a captive with right hand and holding a trophy over left shoulder; star in right field
- Obverse legend
- D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend
- VIRT ∈X-∈RC ROMA
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC X Theodosius II (East) 282
- Denomination and metal
- Solidus, Gold
- Obverse legend to match
- D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- VIRT ∈X-∈RC ROMA
- 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
- Research required
- 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.282
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