Solidus - Aelia Verina VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year462-466
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.48 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#607, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.607, Depey Rom#93/2
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Verina right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, crowned with wreath by hand of God reaching down from above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL ϤERI-NA AVG
Reverse descriptionVictory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand, folds of stola in left; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI-A AVGGG CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (462-466)  - without officina mark -
ND (462-466) H - 8th officina -
ND (462-466) I - 10th officina -
ND (462-466) S - 6th officina -
ND (462-466) Z - 7th officina -
ND (462-466) Α - 1st officina -
ND (462-466) Β - 2nd officina -
ND (462-466) Γ - 3rd officina -
ND (462-466) Δ - 4th officina -
ND (462-466) ϵ - 5th officina -
ND (462-466) Θ - 9th officina -
Catalog ID5949894480
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