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Solidus [S4288]
Primary
Theodosius II
(Byzantine, 401 - 450)
Date402-450
Mediumgold
Dimensions7/8 x 7/8 in. (2.2 x 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsEthnographic
Credit LineGift of Dr. Pliny A. Price
Object numberR1980.16.0014
Curator NotesVictories, Orbs, & Angels: Byzantine Coins from the Collection
January 30, 2009 to June 27, 2010
Similar to Roman designs, coins minted during Theodosius II’s reign depict the emperor as a warrior, in cuirass (body armor) and helmet, holding a spear and shield. The reverse of the coin is dedicated to a personification of the capital Constantinople, shown holding a scepter and victoriola, a Victory surmounted on a globe, which later transformed into the Christian symbol of the globus cruciger (cross atop a globe).
January 30, 2009 to June 27, 2010
Similar to Roman designs, coins minted during Theodosius II’s reign depict the emperor as a warrior, in cuirass (body armor) and helmet, holding a spear and shield. The reverse of the coin is dedicated to a personification of the capital Constantinople, shown holding a scepter and victoriola, a Victory surmounted on a globe, which later transformed into the Christian symbol of the globus cruciger (cross atop a globe).
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- Coins: Roman & Byzantine Gold