Arcadius. Gold Solidus (4.44 g), AD 383-408. Constantinople, ca. AD 402/3. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Reverse: NOVA SPES REIPVBLICAE, Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing XX/XXX in two lines on shield resting on knee; CONOB. RIC 22; Depeyrot 54/1. A choice and lustrous example. Superb. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000