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Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Roman

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with rosette diadem. Rev.: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, looking right, holding scepter and shield inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X, which rests on pillar; right foot on prow. Mintmark (Θ) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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