Solidus - Valentinianus I VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#26a, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.26A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinianus, pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory seated right on cuirass, shield behind, writing on shield placed on small column. Letters across fields. Mintmark followed by a star in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVSTORVM VOT V MVL X O - B
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (367-375)  - -
Catalog ID1363269790
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