Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople
r. 383 - 408 CE
Arcadius
Byzantine
Obverse: Helmeted bust of emperor facing, cuirassed, with pearl diadem, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm shield decorated with horseman
Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head r. holding sceptre and Victory on globe, r. foot on prow; officina (A) at end of legend); CONOB in exergue.
Gold
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine