1 Solidus In the name of Magnentius

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year425-500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Arslan#–, B/Imit#149
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right with a letter to the left, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MAGNEN - TIVS PF AVG A
(Translation: Dominus Noster Magnentius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Magnentius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories holding wreath containing stacked legend, all surrounded
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIHE DD NN AVC ET CHH VOT V MVL X RSLC
(Translation: Victoria Dominorum Noster Augustus Et Caesar / Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus To Victoy and the Lord, our August and Cesar / Vows for the fifth anniversary and more for the tenth anniversary)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (425-500)  - -
Catalog ID3719043590
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