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© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
Semissis - Flavius Victor VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Mediolanum
| Gold | 2.14 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387-388 |
| Value | Semissis (½) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#422181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, supporting a inscribed shield on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
VOT
V
MVLT
X
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustorum
Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus
Translation:
Victory of the Emperors.
Vows for the five year anniversary and for five years more.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Semissis - Flavius Victor coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Flavius Victor, who ruled the Roman Empire from 387 to 388 AD. This coin was minted during his reign and bears the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM," which translates to "Victory of the Augusti," indicating the triumph of Christianity over paganism.
