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Arcadius Gold Solidus
Arcadius faces the imperial capital across the coin, pairing a youthful ruler with Constantinopolis as the stable centre of eastern Roman authority.
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Theodosian
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Honorius Gold Solidus
Honorius appears in confronting military dress while Constantinopolis stands for the Roman order the western court struggled to preserve.
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Theodosius II Ceremonial Gold Solidus
A frontal military portrait and a victorious imperial reverse transform the long reign of Theodosius II into an image of order, defence and sacred rule.
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Theodosius II Gold Solidus with Constantinopolis
Theodosius II faces Constantinopolis, binding the ceremonial emperor to the fortified capital that defined the security of his long reign.
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Marcian Gold Solidus
Marcian’s armoured portrait faces Victory and the long cross, presenting a short but stable reign as guarded by military command and sacred triumph.
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