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THEODOSIUS I GOLD SOLIDUS

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Code: 10691



Theodosius I (379-395), Gold Solidus
Struck AD 379-383, Constantinopolis, Officina Z.
Obverse: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG Z, Roma, helmeted seatedfacing, head to right, on a throne ornamented with lions heads,  holding  sceptre and globe, CONOB in exergue.
RIC 45d this officina not listed; Depeyrot 33/3.
4.41 grams, 21 mm in diameter.
Practically extremely fine, residually lustrous, showing a superb portrait, rare.