GLOR ORVIS TERRAR (424 / 425)

Reference : AYC #19, RIC 232

Weight: 4.48 grs

Metal: Gold

Diameter: ?

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.

GLOR ORVI - S TERRAR

Theodosius II standing and facing, holding a decorated standard with the right hand and a globe surmounted by a cross with the left hand. A star in the left field.

Marks

CONOB

Numéro :

One coin preserved at the British Museum, link to the coin: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1867-0101-987. Acquisition date: 1867, Ex collection: Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps, Museum number 1867,0101.987. It is the only copy, that I could observe, with a jewel on the diadem. It is the copy illustrated in the RIC X, plate 8, n° 232 (first photo).

Variant with jewel on the diadem.