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Solidus - Basiliscus VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.49 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Basiliscus (475-476) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475-476 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#116691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Winged Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross with right hand; in right field, a star.
Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG Γ
⭑
CONOB
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum
Translation: Victory of the Augusts
Comment
The proximity of the tilting of the Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire is visible here by the mixture of styles of obverse letterings.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Basiliscus (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (475-476) coin from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) is that it features an image of the emperor Basiliscus on one side and the empress Verina on the other, indicating the power couple's influence during that time period.
