1951.31.4.155: Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1951.31.4.155

People

Theodosius II, Roman (r. 402 -450 CE)

Title

Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Classification

Coins

Work Type

coin

Date

442-443

Places

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/196596

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.48 g

Die Axis

8

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

• inscription: obverse: DNTHEODOSI VSPFAVC
• inscription: reverse: IMPXXXXIICOS XVII-P-P-
  in ex: COMOB
• Obverse Inscription: DN THEODOSI-VS.P.F.AVG
• Reverse Inscription: IMP.XXXXII COS - XVII.P.P.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

RIC X, 310, p. 263; LRC 424 (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore

Accession Year

1951

Object Number

1951.31.4.155

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield
Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned with scepter on l. hand and globus cruciger in r. hand; l. foot on prow; shield to r. of throne; in l. field, star. COMOB in exergue.

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