Solidus - Valentinian I VICTORIA AVGG, Siscia

€416,393.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.43 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#2a, OCRE#ric.9.sis.2A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our noble lord Valentinian the dutiful and happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo emperors seated facing on throne, the one on right holding mappa and the two together holding globe. Behind and between them a Victory with outspread wings. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGG
(Translation: Victory of the emperors.)
Edge
MintSISC
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (* * on ASISC; Subtype 1) -
ND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (wreath-SISC●; Subtype 2) -
Catalog ID4581116990
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