© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus In the name of Anthemius
| Gold | 4.44 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475-500 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person standing while holding long cross and winged Victory, all with foot on human head and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI – A AVGGG
R - V
COMOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is a seemingly unpublished type that is said to be struck in the late-5th century. With the type this piece is imitating being struck in 526 at the earliest, that is also the earliest date this piece could have been struck in.Some sources say this was possibly struck at an uncertain mint in Gual, with the piece being a possible issue of the Burgundians or the Franks. Even so, there are coins struck in the name of Valentinian III (425-455) that also have a dot behind the bust, meaning this piece is possibly from the same tribe.
With there not being many coins struck in the name of Anthemius (467-472), it seems likely that the tremissis struck in the name of the same ruler is from the same tribe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Anthemius, who was a Western Roman Emperor from 467 to 472 AD. Despite being issued by a Germanic tribe, the coin still bears the image of a Roman emperor, indicating the ongoing influence of Roman culture and power in the region.
