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Solidus - Arcadius VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium
| Gold | 4.36 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 393-395 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arcadius standing right, holding standard in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, left foot on seated bound captive.
Mintmark in exergue and across fields.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGGG Θ
S M
COMOB
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum
Translation: Victory of the Augusts
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Arcadius (VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Arcadius, who was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 383 to 408 AD. This coin was minted in Sirmium, which was an important city in the Roman Empire and served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire during the 4th century. The coin's design features the image of Arcadius on one side and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGGG" on the other, indicating the victory of the Roman Empire under his rule. The use of gold in the coin's minting signifies the wealth and prosperity of the empire during this period.
