Solidus - Flavius Victor (BONO REIPVBLICE NATI; Mediolanum) (387-388) front Solidus - Flavius Victor (BONO REIPVBLICE NATI; Mediolanum) (387-388) back
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Solidus - Flavius Victor BONO REIPVBLICE NATI; Mediolanum

 
Gold 4.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#422172
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.