Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Rome

€1.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire
Year467-472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus
CompositionGold
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#2825, OCRE#ric.10.anth_w.2825, Depey Rom#63/1
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anthemius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANTHE-MIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionAnthemius and Leo I standing facing in military dress, each holding spear in outer hand, jointly holding globus cruciger between them; star in central field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS R-EI P-VBLICAE CORMOB
Edge
MintCORMOB
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (467-472) CORMOB - -
Catalog ID2279659760
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