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