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Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor, Gold Solidus
A gold solidus, 21 mm, struck at Constantinople in the name of and portraying the Eastern Roman emperor Theodosius II, 402- 450 AD.
References include RIC x, 234, which dates the issue to 424/5.
The reverse commemorates the first joint consulate, in January 424, of Theodosius and his younger cousin Valentinian III, who had not yet been sent to Italy to become emperor in the West, hence he is here portrayed smaller and standing rather than being enthroned like Theodosius.
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor, Gold Solidus
A gold solidus, 21 mm, struck at Constantinople in the name of and portraying the Eastern Roman emperor Theodosius II, 402- 450 AD.
References include RIC x, 234, which dates the issue to 424/5.
The reverse commemorates the first joint consulate, in January 424, of Theodosius and his younger cousin Valentinian III, who had not yet been sent to Italy to become emperor in the West, hence he is here portrayed smaller and standing rather than being enthroned like Theodosius.