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Solidus - Honorius VICTORIA AVGGG; Mediolanum
| Gold | 4.45 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 394-395 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor, standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, and trampling on captive.
Milan mint letters across fields.
Comitatensian mintmark followed by OB for obryzium (‘refined’ gold) in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGGG
M - D
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Honorius, who was only 10 years old when he ascended to the throne, making him one of the youngest emperors in Roman history. Despite his young age, Honorius ruled for 23 years and played a significant role in the transition from the Western Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire.
