Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Eastern Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Năm | 395-397 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Solidus (1) |
| Tiền tệ | Solidus (330-476) |
| Chất liệu | Gold |
| Trọng lượng | 4.36 g |
| Đường kính | 20 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | RIC X#2, OCRE#ric.10.arc_e.2 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Honorius right, seen from front. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | D N HONORI-VS P F AVG |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Arcadius in military dress standing right, left foot on back of bound captive, labarum in right hand, Victory left on globe in left; S-M across fields, mintmark in exergue. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | VICTORI-A AVGG A S M CONOB |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc |
SM CONOB Sirmium, modern-day Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (395-397) ∆ - 4th officina - ND (395-397) A - 1st officina - ND (395-397) B - 2nd officina - ND (395-397) H - 8th officina - ND (395-397) I - 10th officina - ND (395-397) S - 6th officina - ND (395-397) Z - 7th officina - ND (395-397) Γ - 3rd officina - ND (395-397) ϵ - 5th officina - ND (395-397) Θ - 9th officina - |
| ID Numisquare | 4207317330 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This solidus, minted at Sirmium between 395 and 397, dates to Honorius's early reign as Western Roman Emperor, following the definitive 395 AD division of the Roman Empire. Sirmium, a strategically vital mint, often operated under Eastern imperial influence. The VICTORIA AVGG legend likely commemorates military success or expresses a general aspiration for imperial triumph amid the era's barbarian migrations. It underscores the projected unity and precarious balance of power between Honorius and Arcadius.
Artistry: The coin exhibits the late Roman imperial artistic style, characterized by hieratic and symbolic imperial power representation, moving from classical naturalism. The anonymous engraver's design reflects standardized aesthetics. The obverse presents a pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Honorius, facing right, emphasizing regal authority. The reverse features the emperor standing left, holding a standard and a globe surmounted by Victory, foot on a captive. This iconography powerfully conveys military triumph and divine dominion.
Technical/Grading: Solidus coinage from this era generally displays high strike quality. Key high-points on the obverse include Honorius's diadem, hair, and drapery folds. On the reverse, the emperor's facial features, the standard's details, the Victory figure on the globe, and the captive's head are critical for assessing wear and strike fidelity. A well-struck example shows full detail on these elements, with strong luster and minimal die wear. Centering and planchet quality are vital technical considerations for grading.