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Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

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

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