1 Solidus In the name of Theodosius II; Type 2; star left
Features
| Issuer |
Uncertain Germanic tribes
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 441-500 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 153491 |
| References | Depeyr Arl# 84 Georges Depeyrot; 1996. Les émissions monétaires d'Arles / Volume 6: quatrième-cinquième siècles. Moneta, Wetteren, Belgium. John P. C. Kent, Robert Andrew Glendinning Carson, Andrew Burnett; 1994. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 10. The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts (AD 395–491). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust holding spear over shoulder, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D N THCOOOSI - VS PF AVIC
Translation:
Dominus Noster Theodosius Perpetuus Augustus
Our Lord, Theodosius, perpetual August
Reverse
Person seated holding globe with cross mounted, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XXX MVLT XXXX A
CONOB
Translation:
Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus
Vows for the thirtieth anniversary and more for the fourtieth anniversary
Edge
Plain
Comments
This coin is said to be struck the mid- to late-5th century. Because the type this piece is imitating was struck in 441 at the earliest, that is also the earliest date this piece could have been struck.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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