Marudhar Arts
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Gold Solidus Coin of Rome Imitating Theodosius.
Roman Empire, Theodosius (455-457 CE), Gold Solidus (Contemporary Imitation), Indian imitation, Obv: helmeted, armored bust facing front, holding shield and spear, legend " D V SETOI/IQVTVVG" around the field, Rev: winged Victory standing facing left, holding bejeweled cross in right hand, legend "PVCTVI- IASVCCCV/CB-", 3.90g, 21.45mm, cut and double piercing, local Indian copies of Roman coins were often provided with holes, apparently so they could be worn as pendants, about very fine, Scarce.
Roman Empire, Theodosius (455-457 CE), Gold Solidus (Contemporary Imitation), Indian imitation, Obv: helmeted, armored bust facing front, holding shield and spear, legend " D V SETOI/IQVTVVG" around the field, Rev: winged Victory standing facing left, holding bejeweled cross in right hand, legend "PVCTVI- IASVCCCV/CB-", 3.90g, 21.45mm, cut and double piercing, local Indian copies of Roman coins were often provided with holes, apparently so they could be worn as pendants, about very fine, Scarce.