ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus (Gold, 21mm, 4.48 g 6), Constantinople, c. 403-408. D N ARCADI - VS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. NOVA SPES REIPVBLICAE Δ / CONOB Victory seated right on cuirass, supporting on her left knee a shield, which she inscribes XX/XXX; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 34/2. RIC X, 29. An attractive piece with luster around the devices. Extremely fine.