Solidus of Arcadius
r. 383 - 408 CE
Arcadius
Late Roman or Byzantine
Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe. R. foot on prow. Officina (I) at end of legend. CONOB in exergue.
Gold
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine