Solidus - Galla Placidia IMP•XXXXII•COS, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year441-450
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#305, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.305
Obverse descriptionBust of Placidia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by Hand of God.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLA PLA-CIDIA AVG
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; grounded shield at side, star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP•XXXXII•COS-XVII•P•P• COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (441-450) COMOB - -
Catalog ID5101181710
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