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Semissis - Galla Placidia SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Ravenna
| Gold | 2.02 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian III (424-455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430-455 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.02 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christogram within wreath terminating in large jewel; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
COMOB
Comment
Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman emperor Theodosius I, was a mother, tutor, and advisor to emperor Valentinian III, and a major force in Roman politics for most of her life. She was queen consort to Ataulf, king of the Visigoths from 414 until his death in 415, briefly empress consort to Constantius III in 421, and managed the government administration as a regent during the early reign of Valentinian III, until her death.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Semissis - Galla Placidia coin is that it features an image of a raven on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city of Ravenna, where the coin was minted.
