Description
Collection Number: WC 5566
Object Number:
Dates: 424 - 425
Denomination: Solidus
Dimensions: 21.78mm
Weight: 4.45g
Authority: Theodosius II
Mint: ThessalonicaThessaloniki
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG; Helmeted bust facing, pearl diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield, horseman rides down enemy
OCRE: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG; 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
Obverse Legend:
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR; Emperor standing facing, holding standard and cross on globe; in left field, star. Reverse figure squat and rough (Var. A)
OCRE: GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR; Theodosius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding standard in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in left field
Reverse Legend:
GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
*/-//TESOB
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
RIC X p. 276 n. 361, Plate --
Grierson-Mays 364-369, Plate 14
Tolstoj p. 67 n. 16, Plate 5
Ratto p. 8 n. 150, Plate V
cf. Sabatier p. 114 n. 3, Plate V.31
MIRB 58