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Solidius: CM.1999-1950

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Theodosius II (402-50)
Mint: Constantinople

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 19.71 mm
Image(width): 20.38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-01) by Family of C. J. Bunn

Dating

408 - 420

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.42 g

Inscription or legends present

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,

  • Text: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, her left foot on prow. Star in left field.

  • Text: CONCORDI-A AVGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1999-1950
Primary reference Number: 185358
RIC: 253.202
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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