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ID: |
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721899 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Theodosius II |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 402-450
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Solidus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 424-425 |
| Weight: |
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4.07 g |
| Die Axis: |
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6 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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D N THEODO_SIVS P F AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, an left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy. |
| Reverse Legend: |
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GLOR ORVI_S TERRAR Γ |
| Reverse Description: |
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Emperor, standing facing, holding standard in right hand, and cross on globe in left; star in left field |
| Exergue: |
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CONOB |
| Mint Mark: |
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CONOB |
| Mint: |
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Constantinople |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC X 0232 |
| Reference2: |
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Depeyrot 77/1 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85667 |
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Grade:
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Struck AD 424-425/430 |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1899 Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Theodosius, in military outfit, standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star in left field; G//CONOB From the Marc Poncin Collection. |
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