Solidus - Flavius Victor BONO REIPVBLICE NATI; Mediolanum
Gold | 4.5 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Magnus Maximus (384-388) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 387-388 |
Value | Solidus (1) |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Gold |
Weight | 4.5 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#422172 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two emperors seated facing, together holding globe. Behind and between them the upper portion of a Victory with outspread wings; between them below, a palm-branch.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONO REIPV-BLICENATI
Unabridged legend: Bono Reipublicae Nati
Translation: Born for the good of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Flavius Victor coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Flavius Victor on one side and the inscription "BONO REIPVBLICE NATI" (Good for the Republic) on the other, indicating its use as a currency during the Roman Empire.