★ A solidus of Arcadius ★

Arcadius, 383-408. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.38 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 397-402. D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Arcadius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, 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. Three graffiti, otherwise, very fine.