★ A well pedigreed solidus of Arcadius ★

Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 397-402. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow. Depeyrot 55/1. RIC 7. Light marks, otherwise, good very fine.

Ex Sincona 37, 16 May 2017, 4, Münzzentrum Köln, April 1977, 518 and Kricheldorf, 1972, 214.