Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REIPVBLICAE

Issuer Western Roman Empire
Year 467-472
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus
Composition Gold
Weight 4.45 g
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Obverse description Bust of Anthemius facing, helmeted, cuirassed, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left shoulder a shield decorated with a horseman riding down enemy.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N ANTHEMIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Anthemius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description Two emperors standing facing, each holding a spear with outer hand, both supporting between them with inner hands a globe surmounted by a cross; in field below globe, a star. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SALVS REIPVBLICAE ⭑ COMOB
(Translation: Health of the State)
Edge Gross
Mint
Mintage ND (467-472) - Uncertain mint -
Numisquare ID 6157172310
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