RIC X Arcadius 27, Solidus, Gold, struck at Constantinople, 402–403 AD. Obverse: bust of theodosius ii, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Reverse: constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow. Weight about 1.1 g, diameter 14.3 mm.
| mint | Constantinople | weight | 1.08g (1) |
| ruler | Arcadius | diameter | ⌀14.3 (1) |
| denomination | Solidus | axis | 6↕ (1) |
| material | Gold | technique | Struck |
| country | Roman Empire | dataset |
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obverse
Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow
CONCORDI-A AVGGG
specimens (1)
Portable Antiquities Scheme
1.08g
⌀14.3
6↕