Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGG, AVGOB, Londinium-Augusta

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#2a, OCRE#ric.9.lon.2A
Obverse descriptionRosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Magnus Maximus right, seen from front
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus)
Reverse descriptionMagnus Maximus and Theodosius I seated facing on double throne, jointly holding globe between them; half length figure of Victory above facing between, vertical palm branch under throne
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGG AVGOB
(Translation: Victory, Emperors (2Gs for 2 emperors). London-Augusta obryzium (‘pure gold’))
Edge
MintAVGOB
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (383-388)  - -
Catalog ID9764403180
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