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RIC X Theodosius II (West) 1808

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (West) 1808. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Galla Placidia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God, with the legend D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star high in left field, with the legend VOT XX - MVLT XXX.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

This gold solidus was produced at Aquileia under the western authority of Theodosius II. Proclaimed Augustus as an infant in 402, Theodosius II became the sole emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire following the death of his father, Arcadius, in 408, and reigned until 450.

This issue features an obverse portrait of Galla Placidia crowned by the Hand of God with the legend "D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG". The reverse depicts a winged Victory supporting a long jewelled cross beneath a star, accompanied by the votive inscription "VOT XX - MVLT XXX".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Theodosius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Galla Placidia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star high in left field
Obverse legend
D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG
Reverse legend
VOT XX - MVLT XXX

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Theodosius II (West) 1808
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA 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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Theodosius II (East) 256

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend VOT XXX - MVLT XXXX differs only in dated titles. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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