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Solidus with bust of Theodosius II in military dress

Byzantine, Thessalonica
Reign of Theodosius II
A.D. 441–450
Mint: Constantinople

Medium/Technique Gold
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.34 gm.
Credit Line Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.325
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Theodosius II helmeted, facing, in military dress holding shield and spear.
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Reverse: Constantinapolis helmeted seated left holding globe surmounted by cross. Shield rests on ground, behind,
IMPXXXXIICOS XVIIPP In exergue: COMOB