Arcadius, 383 – 408

Solidus, Constantinople 402-403, AV 21 mm, 4.46 g. D N ARCADI – VS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. NOVA SPES REIPVBLICAE B Victory seated r. on cuirass, behind which shield, supporting on her l. knee a shield inscribed XX / XXX; in l. field, * and in exergue, CONOB. RIC 2. LRC 250. Depeyrot 57/1.
Insignificant metal flaw on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine

From the collection of a Mentor.