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Ruler:
Theodosius II (402-50)
Mint:
Constantinople
Image(height): 20.96 mm
Image(width): 21.33 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Family of C. J. Bunn
408 - 420
Object composed of gold Weight 4.45 g
Inscription present: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear in right hand over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield horseman rides down enemy,
Inscription present: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, her left foot on prow. Star in left field.
Accession number: CM.1998-1950
Primary reference Number: 185359
RIC: 253.202
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Solidius" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/185359 Accessed: 2024-11-02 19:40:17
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