© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Solidus In the name of Magnentius
| Gold | 4.46 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 425-500 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories holding wreath containing stacked legend, all surrounded
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIHE DD NN AVC ET CHH
VOT
V
MVL
X
RSLC
Translation:
Victoria Dominorum Noster Augustus Et Caesar / Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus
To Victoy and the Lord, our August and Cesar / Vows for the fifth anniversary and more for the tenth anniversary
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is said to be struck in the mid- to late-5th century, and has been overstruck on a Constantinople mint solidus of Valentinian III.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Magnentius, a usurper of the Western Roman Empire, and bears his name. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time, indicating the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
