1 Solidus In the name of Valentinian III, Without ground

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year426-500
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionGold
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#cf. 3, RIC X#cf. 3778
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right with dot behind, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N PLA VALENTI - NIANVS PF AV
(Translation: Dominus Noster Placidius Valentinian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Placidius Valentinian, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionPerson standing while holding long cross and winged Victory, all with foot on human head and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI - A AVCCC R - V CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Constantinople)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (426-500) R-V - Imitating Ravenna mint -
Catalog ID6218595940
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