RIC X Theodosius II (East) 282, Solidus, Gold, struck at Constantinople, 441–441 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: warrior, helmeted, advancing right, head left, suppressing a captive with right hand and holding a trophy over left shoulder; star in right field. Weight about 4.5 g, diameter 20.5 mm.
| mint | Constantinople | weight | 4.47g (2) |
| ruler | Theodosius II | diameter | ⌀20.5 (1) |
| denomination | Solidus | axis | 6↕ (2) |
| 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
Warrior, helmeted, advancing right, head left, suppressing a captive with right hand and holding a trophy over left shoulder; star in right field
VIRT ∈X-∈RC ROMA
specimens (3)
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RIC X Theodosius II (East) 282 (ric.10.theo_ii_e.282), 441–441 AD. Corpus Apertum Nummorum Orbis Antiqui (CANOA). https://canoanumis.org/coins/ric-x-theodosius-ii-east-282/ (accessed: 2026-10-31). Full citation guidance: How to cite CANOA