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Theodosius II Gold Solidus with Constantinopolis, obverse

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Theodosius II Gold Solidus with Constantinopolis

Theodosius II · Eastern Roman Empire

Theodosius II faces Constantinopolis, binding the ceremonial emperor to the fortified capital that defined the security of his long reign.

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Object number
AG-061
Date
AD 402–450
Denomination
AV Solidus
Material
Gold
Weight
4.37 g
Grade
Choice AU · Strike 4/5 · Surface 3/5 · Clipped · Die shift · Edge bend
Certification
NGC Ancients

Record completeness

Evidence, made visible

  • Object identityDocumented
  • Physical recordPartly documented
  • AttributionPartly documented
  • Legends & imageryNot recorded
  • ProvenanceNot recorded

The Story Behind the Strike

This second solidus of Theodosius II carries a different reverse and therefore a different historical emphasis. Constantinopolis seated personifies the capital protected by the monumental walls built during the reign. The coin joins a frontal military emperor to the city that became the durable centre of Roman government in the East.

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