Solidus - Aelia Verina VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire
Year 462-466
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Solidus (1)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.48 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#607, OCRE#ric.10.leo_i_e.607, Depey Rom#93/2
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Verina right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, crowned with wreath by hand of God reaching down from above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering AEL ϤERI-NA AVG
Reverse description Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand, folds of stola in left; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORI-A AVGGG CONOB
Edge
Mint CONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
Mintage ND (462-466) - without officina mark -
ND (462-466) H - 8th officina -
ND (462-466) I - 10th officina -
ND (462-466) S - 6th officina -
ND (462-466) Z - 7th officina -
ND (462-466) Α - 1st officina -
ND (462-466) Β - 2nd officina -
ND (462-466) Γ - 3rd officina -
ND (462-466) Δ - 4th officina -
ND (462-466) ϵ - 5th officina -
ND (462-466) Θ - 9th officina -
Numisquare ID 5949894480
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