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Solidus Weight (exagium solidi)


Byzantine
403-408
2.1 cm (13/16 in.)
metal
BZ.2018.012

Not on view


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Solidus weight (exagium solidi). 403 - 408 AD Constantinopolis (?).
Vs: DDD NNN GGG. Busts of Honorius, Arcadius and Theodosius II w ith Perldiadem and
Paludament side by side.
Rs: GLORIA RO - MANORV M. Moneta with Libra and cornucopia standing to the left; in
the wreath between two palm branches.
21 mm. 4.15 g.
Bendall, Byzantine Weights 9 corr .; C. VIII, p. 191, 9 corr.
Extremely rare . Almost exquisite / very nice.


Object Last Modified: 10/25/2024