Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Rome

€1.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire
Year467-472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus
CompositionGold
Weight4.50 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#2831, OCRE#ric.10.anth_w.2831
Obverse descriptionBust of Anthemius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with cross behind left shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANTHE-MIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionAnthemius and Leo I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, each holding spear in outer hand and supporting a globe surmounted by a cross between them, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS R-EI P-VBLICAE COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (467-472) COMOB - -
Catalog ID1640431260
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