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ID: |
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721898 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Theodosius II |
| Date Ruled: |
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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 423-424 |
| Weight: |
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4.44 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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VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX I |
| Reverse Description: |
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Victory standing left supporting a long jeweled cross, star in upper 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 0225 |
| Reference2: |
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Depeyrot 75/1 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85666 |
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Grade:
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EF |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1898 Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in upper left field; I//CONOB From the Marc Poncin Collection. |
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