Solidus - Anthemius SALVS REIPVBLICAE

€2.00
IssuerWestern Roman Empire
Year467-472
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Obverse descriptionBust 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N ANTHEMIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Anthemius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse descriptionTwo 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REIPVBLICAE ⭑ COMOB
(Translation: Health of the State)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (467-472)  - Uncertain mint -
Catalog ID6157172310
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