Plated Solidus Theodosius I - Ric 8B

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Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 10/13/2017 7:44 pm A plated solidus, I added more than a year ago to the collection. Diameter: 19mm (mass): 1,84 gram D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTOR-IA AVGG, Theodosius I and Valentinian II enthroned facing, each with right hand on a globe between them, left hand holding roll; above, Victory facing with wings spread; palm between; M-D//COM. RIC IX or - RIC 8b? Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/13/2017 8:07 pm Nice one! Was this another detecting find? If so, I bet you were doing back flips until you realized it wasn't solid! Report this Post to the Staff
Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 10/13/2017 8:18 pm Actually, I love these plated coins. I haven't found a single solid gold coin yet, but these are beautiful as wel Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/13/2017 9:32 pm This resembles the Limes denarius that are found on the outer reaches of the empire. I would bet that was the same idea with this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Archeo1982 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 521 Posts	Posted 05/23/2020 3:50 pm I also got this solidus professionally cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
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