Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGGG, Sirmium

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year393-395
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#15a, OCRE#ric.9.sir.15A
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionEmperor in military dress standing right, holding vexillum emblazoned with X in left hand and Victory on globe in right, with left foot on bound captive. S - M across fields. Officina at end of legend. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGGG COMOB
Edge
MintCOMOB
Sirmium, modern-day Sremska
Mitrovica, Serbia
MintageND (393-395)  - 10th officina (I) -
ND (393-395)  - 1st officina (A) -
ND (393-395)  - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (393-395)  - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (393-395)  - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (393-395)  - 5th officina (ε) -
ND (393-395)  - 6th officina (S) -
ND (393-395)  - 7th officina (Z) -
ND (393-395)  - 8th officina (H) -
ND (393-395)  - 9th officina (Θ) -
Catalog ID1307920530
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