BYZANTINE EMPIRE - SOLIDUS OF THEODOSIUS II 430-440 CONSTANTINOPLE

Details

Weight	4.35 grams
Fineness Gold	1000 ‰
Diameter	20 mm
Period	Byzantine
Workshop	Constantinople
Face value	Solidus
Striking	Of 424 at 425
Conservation status	TB
Metal	Gold
Slice	Irregular
Corner axis	7
Political authority	Théodose II (402-450)

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Sold on 06/24/2025 at 750.00€

DESCRIPTION

Expert analyse

This solidus is struck on a wide and well-centred flank.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

OBVERSE :

Description: Helmeted bust, front, three-quarter view.

Caption: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG (Our Lord Theodosius, pious happy august).

REVERSE :

Description: Constantinople sitting on the left holding the cruciferous globe.

Caption: VOT XX-MVLT XXXX/ -|- // CONOB.

The solidus is the basic gold coin of the Byzantine system, weighing just over 4 grams.

BENEFITS

Historical interest
Popular among collectors
Good coins for investors
Finish : Antique

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