Rare solidus of Arcadius.
Mint luster on both sides.
Roman Imperial
Arcadius (383-408), Solidus 402-403, Thessalonica mint
Obverse: bust of Arcadius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, wearing cuirass with ☧, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman and enemy on left arm
D N ARCADIVS P F AVG
Reverse: helmeted Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, placing right foot on prow and holding sceptre and Victory on globe, COMOB in exergue
CONCORDIA AVGGG
Gold, diameter 20 mm, weight 4.44 g