Solidus - Valentinian III SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year425-429
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#242, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.242
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Valentinian III facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTIN-IANVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionTheodosius II (on left), and Valentinian III (on right), enthroned facing, nimbate, both with akakia in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVBLICAE Δ CONOB
(Translation: Health of the Republic)
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (425-429) A - 1st officina -
ND (425-429) B - 2nd officina -
ND (425-429) H - 8th officina -
ND (425-429) I - 10th officina -
ND (425-429) S - 6th officina -
ND (425-429) Z - 7th officina -
ND (425-429) Γ - 3rd officina -
ND (425-429) Δ - 4th officina -
ND (425-429) ϵ - 5th officina -
ND (425-429) Θ - 9th officina -
Catalog ID2773575800
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