Solidus - Theodosius II VOT XXX MVLT XXXX; Constantinopolis

Features

Issuer	Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor	Theodosius II (402-450)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	430-440
Value	Solidus (1)
Currency	Solidus (330-476)
Composition	Gold
Weight	4.47 g
Diameter	20 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 369582
References	RIC X# 257 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. , OCRE# ric.10.theo_ii_e.257 Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) , Depey Rom# 81/1 Georges Depeyrot; 2006. La monnaie romaine : 211 av. J.-C. - 476 apr. J.-C.. Errance, Paris, France.

Obverse

Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG

Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus

Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August

Reverse

Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left, shield beside; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VOT XXX-MVLT XXXX Γ
CONOB

Mint

CONOB

Constantinople (ancient), modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)

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Date	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (430-440) CONOB		$ 1700	10th officina (I)
ND (430-440) CONOB			1st officina (A)
ND (430-440) CONOB			2nd officina (B)
ND (430-440) CONOB		$ 1500	3rd officina (Γ)
ND (430-440) CONOB		$ 1300	4th officina (∆)
ND (430-440) CONOB		$ 1500	5th officina (ϵ)
ND (430-440) CONOB		$ 1500	6th officina (S)
ND (430-440) CONOB			7th officina (Z)
ND (430-440) CONOB	$ 660		8th officina (H)
ND (430-440) CONOB			9th officina (Θ)
ND (430-440) CONOB			without officina mark

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 July 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3100 Lot 35042	7 Jul 2022	ND (430-440) CONOB – 10th officina (I)	UNC (NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5)	USD 7500.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31390	6 May 2022	ND (430-440) CONOB – 10th officina (I)	UNC (NGC MS 4/5 - 5/5)	USD 1170.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31389	6 May 2022	ND (430-440) CONOB – 10th officina (I)	UNC (NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5)	USD 1200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31388	5 May 2022	ND (430-440) CONOB – 10th officina (I)	UNC (NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5)	USD 2040.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232323 Lot 62197	1 Jun 2023	ND (430-440) CONOB – 1st officina (A)	UNC (NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5)	USD 1200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 33241	5 Sep 2019	ND (430-440) CONOB – 2nd officina (B)	AU (NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232328 Lot 62147	6 Jul 2023	ND (430-440) CONOB – 3rd officina (Γ)	UNC (NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5)	USD 1440.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101 Lot 35261	25 Aug 2022	ND (430-440) CONOB – 3rd officina (Γ)	UNC (NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5)	USD 1320.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 34263	19 Aug 2021	ND (430-440) CONOB – 3rd officina (Γ)	UNC (NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5)	USD 9600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2018 January 7 - 8 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3061 Lot 29421	7 Jan 2018	ND (430-440) CONOB – 3rd officina (Γ)	UNC (NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5)	USD 3840.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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