Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGG, Thessalonica

€411,346.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year379-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#34C, OCRE#ric.9.thes.34C
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo emperors seated facing, the one on right holding mappa in left hand; the two together holding globe. Behind, a Victory with outspread wings; below palm. The emperors have left leg bare. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGG
(Translation: Victory of the emperors.)
Edge
MintTESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (379-383)  - -
Catalog ID8896371940
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