Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Rome

Issuer Western Roman Empire
Year 467-472
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus
Composition Gold
Weight 4.41 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#2825, OCRE#ric.10.anth_w.2825, Depey Rom#63/1
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Anthemius facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ANTHE-MIVS P F AVG
Reverse description Anthemius and Leo I standing facing in military dress, each holding spear in outer hand, jointly holding globus cruciger between them; star in central field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SALVS R-EI P-VBLICAE CORMOB
Edge
Mint CORMOB
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
Mintage ND (467-472) CORMOB - -
Numisquare ID 2279659760
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