Solidus - Libius Severus VICTORIA AVGGG, Mediolanum

€1.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire (Rome)
Year461-465
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus
CompositionGold
Weight4.38 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#2723 , OCRE#ric.10.lib_sev_w.2723 , Biaggi#2372 , Depey Rom#27/3
Obverse descriptionBust of Libius Severus, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N LIBIVS SEVERV S PERPETV (AV)G
Reverse descriptionDraped, Cuirassed bust of Libius Severus standing facing front, holding long cross and Victory on globe with right foot on head of human-headed serpent, H-D across fields. Mintmark is in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIΛ ΛVGGG M D COMOB
Edge
MintMD COMOB
Mediolanum, modern-day Milan,Italy
MintageND (461-465)  - -
Catalog ID7774433580
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