Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGG, Mediolanum

€416,488.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.50 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#5f, OCRE#ric.9.med.5F
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord, Theodosius, perpetual emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo emperors, nimbate, seated, facing on throne, the one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe, both emperors have legs draped. Behind, a Victory, below, palm-branch. Comitatus mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGG
(Translation: Victory of the emperors.)
Edge
MintCOM
Mediolanum, modern-day Milan,Italy
MintageND (378-383)  - -
Catalog ID5774354120
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