Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Rome

€1.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire
Year467-472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus
CompositionGold
Weight4.42 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#2823, OCRE#ric.10.anth_w.2823, Depey Rom#61/1
Obverse descriptionBust of Anthemius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANTHE-MIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionAnthemius and Leo standing facing, in military dress, each holding spear and holding a globus cruciger between them; Christogram 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 ID3518018390
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