CONCORDIA AVGGG (402 / 403)


Reference : AYC #13 b, RIC 27
Weight: ?
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 20.00 mm
Scarcity: Scarce
Type:

Obverse

Reverse

D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG

Bust of Theodosius II facing, cuirassed, wearing a helmet with crest and a pearl diadem. Holding a spear passing behind his head with the right hand and a decorated shield with a horseman slaying an enemy, with the left hand.

CONCORDI - A AVGGG

Constantinopolis seated on a throne with her head to the right, holding a scepter with her right hand and a globe surmounted by a victory with her left hand. Her right foot placed on a prow.

Marks

Z
CONOB
Numéro :

Photo of a coin sold the 29/05/2008 by Heritage Auctions, Auction 3000, lot 50148, link to the sale and their website: https://coins.ha.com/itm/roman-imperial/ancient-coins/ancients-theodosius-ii/a/3000-50148.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

Variant with jewel on the diadem.

This series is characterized by a large bust. As for Zeno, we notice a finer portrait on the first years (397 / 402), while the portraits of the following series will become wider and Theodosius II will look more to the right even if mixtures exist from 402.