1 Solidus In the name of Valentinian III, Without ground

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 426-500
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.39 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#cf. 3, RIC X#cf. 3778
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right with dot behind, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N PLA VALENTI - NIANVS PF AV
(Translation: Dominus Noster Placidius Valentinian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Placidius Valentinian, perpetual August)
Reverse description Person standing while holding long cross and winged Victory, all with foot on human head and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORI - A AVCCC R - V CONOB
(Translation: Victoria Augustus / Constantinople Victory of the August / Constantinople)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (426-500) R-V - Imitating Ravenna mint -
Numisquare ID 6218595940
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