Solidus - Marcian VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.52 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#510, OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.510
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcian, 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 MARCIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionVictory standing facing left, holding long cross; star to right; text flanking at sides and beneath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI-A AVGGG Z CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (450-457) CONOB - 10th officina (I) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 1st officina (A) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 4th officina (∆) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 5th officina (ϵ) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 6th officina (S) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 8th officina (H) -
ND (450-457) CONOB - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID6265925550
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