About the Artwork
Solidus of Theodosius II, 402-450
between 402 and 450 CE
(Artist) Roman Mint of Constantinople (Mint)
Gold
Overall: 13/16 inches, 4.4 g (2.1 cm, 0.2 ounces)
Numismatics
Greco-Roman and Ancient European
Gift of anonymous donor
47.148
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
Inscribed, obverse: D N THEODO-SIUS P F AUG. Inscribed, reverse: CONCORDI-A AUGG A. Inscribed, reverse, in exergue: CONOB.
Provenance
1947-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Roman; Mint of Constantinople, Solidus of Theodosius II, 402-450, between 402 and 450 CE, gold. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of anonymous donor, 47.148.
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