© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Solidus In the name of Theodosius I
| Gold | 4.65 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 379-425 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two people seated while partially facing each other and holding a globe between them with winged Victory above, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR - IA AVCC
COM
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Constantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is imitating an issue from the Mediolanum/Milan mint, and was struck circa the late-4th to early-5th centuries.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over both the Eastern and Western Roman Empire, and it features an image of him on one side and a depiction of a victorious emperor on the other.
