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Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

r. 402 -450 CE

Theodosius II

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: Constantinople enthroned to l., holding cross on globe and scepter, her l. foot on a prow. Star in field r. Officina (I) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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