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Solidus - Honorius VICTORIA AVGG; Sirmium
| Gold | 4.36 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 395-397 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arcadius in military dress standing right, left foot on back of bound captive, labarum in right hand, Victory left on globe in left; S-M across fields, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGG A
S M
CONOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Honorius (VICTORIA AVGG; Sirmium) (395-397) coin from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) made of Gold weighing 4.36 g is that it features the image of Emperor Honorius on one side and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGG" (Victory of the Augusti) on the other side, signifying the victory of the Roman Empire under his rule.
