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Ruler:
Theodosius II (402-50)
Mint:
Constantinople
Image(height): 21.54 mm
Image(width): 21.08 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1968-02-01) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.
430 - 440
Object composed of gold Weight 4.28 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 to left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, by the throne a shield, in the right field a star.
Accession number: CM.8-1968
Primary reference Number: 185365
RIC: 259.257
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/185365 Accessed: 2024-11-02 19:29:43
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