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Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Theodosius II Facing, Holding a Shield Emblazoned with a Horseman and a Scepter over his Shoulder; Constantinopolis Seated Left, Holding a Globus Cruciger and Resting Left Hand on a Sheild on Reverse
Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Theodosius II Facing, Holding a Shield Emblazoned with a Horseman and a Scepter over his Shoulder; Constantinopolis Seated Left, Holding a Globus Cruciger and Resting Left Hand on a Sheild on Reverse

Solidus: Helmeted and Cuirassed Bust of Theodosius II Facing, Holding a Shield Emblazoned with a Horseman and a Scepter over his Shoulder; Constantinopolis Seated Left, Holding a Globus Cruciger and Resting Left Hand on a Sheild on Reverse

CultureRoman
Date402-450 CE
MediumGold
Dimensions7/8 x 7/8 in., 0.00996 lb. (2.2 x 2.2 cm, 4.52g)
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.2.171
DescriptionTheodosius II Solidus from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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