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RIC IX Thessalonica 64C

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Thessalonica 64C. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe, right foot on prow, with the legend CONCORDI-A AVGGG.

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Historical context

Theodosius I ruled as Roman emperor from 379 to 395, initially governing the eastern provinces after being appointed by Gratian following the death of Valens at the Battle of Adrianople. During his reign, he ended the Gothic War in 382, established Nicene Christianity through the First Council of Constantinople in 381, and ultimately became the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire.

This gold solidus was struck at the Thessalonica mint under Theodosius's authority. Introduced in the early fourth century to replace the aureus, the solidus was a highly pure gold denomination that served as the principal gold coin of commerce from late Roman times into the Early Middle Ages. The obverse bears the emperor's portrait with the inscription "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG", while the reverse depicts Constantinopolis seated facing on a throne adorned with lions' heads, holding a sceptre and globe with her right foot resting on a prow, accompanied by the legend "CONCORDI-A AVGGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodosius I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe, right foot on prow
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDI-A AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Thessalonica 64C
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDI-A AVGGG
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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