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Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

r. 402 -450 CE

Theodosius II

Byzantine

Obv.: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed and cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, shield on left arm decorated with horseman Rev.: Constantinoplis seated, holding spear and Victory on globe; beneath r. foot, a prow; with star in l. field. Officina (A) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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