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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Solidus - Witigis / In the name of Justinian I, 527-565 Star to the right
| Gold | 4.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ostrogothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| King | Witigis (536-540) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 536-540 |
| Value | 1 Solidus = 3 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (490-553) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153128 |
|---|---|
| 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 A
COMOP
Translation:
Victoria Augustus / Constantinople
Victory of the August / Costantinople
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to the oddness of this coin's style, its type is said to be a later issue of the anonymous solidi of the Ostrogothic Kingdom, making this piece to be struck under Witigis.This coin may have been struck at Rome.
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 540 AD. Despite being a gold coin, it weighs only 4.49 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.
