© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Solidus - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Star to the left
| Gold | 4.36 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Witigis (536-540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 536-539 |
| Value | 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory facing left while holding cross, all with star to the left and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI - A AVCCC I
COMOB
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Costantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins that resemble the anonymous solidi but have the reverse legend ending in an I are said to be issues of Witigis (536-540). Only eleven examples of this type are known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Witigis, the last king of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, who ruled from 536 to 539 AD. Despite being a gold coin, it weighs only 4.36 grams, which is relatively light compared to other gold coins of the time. This may indicate that the Ostrogothic Kingdom was facing economic challenges during Witigis' reign, and had to debase its currency to meet the demand for coinage.
