Roman Empire. Arcadius (AD 383-408). Gold Solidus,Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ), AD 397-402
Arcadius (AD 383-408) . AV Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4. 42 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ) , AD 397-402. Obv: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly to right, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev: CONCORDI-A AVGG Δ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, her head to right, wearing helmet, holding a spear with her right hand, Victory on a globe in her left, and with her right foot resting on a prow. Ref: Depeyrot 55/1; RIC 7. Well centered on a broad flan. A few minor deposits, a couple of scratches in obverse field, otherwise very fine.
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Arcadius (AD 383-408) . AV Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4. 42 g, 6 h) , Constantinople, 4th officina (Δ) , AD 397-402. Obv: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly to right, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev: CONCORDI-A AVGG Δ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, her head to right, wearing helmet, holding a spear with her right hand, Victory on a globe in her left, and with her right foot resting on a prow. Ref: Depeyrot 55/1; RIC 7. Well centered on a broad flan. A few minor deposits, a couple of scratches in obverse field, otherwise very fine.
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