© INCM
© INCM
Solidus in the name of Honorius, degenerated
| Gold (.708) | 3.65 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Suebi Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420-476 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (3) |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold (.708) |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor, standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, and trampling on captive. Garbled legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG
MD
COMOB
Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustorum
Mediolanum
Constantinopolis obryzum
Translation:
Victory of the Augustus
Milan
Constantinople coinage
Comment
Coin MCM 3495 from INCM museumInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Western Roman Empire. The coin was minted in the name of Honorius, who was the Western Roman Emperor from 393 to 423 AD, but it was issued during a period when the empire was fragmenting and being overrun by various barbarian tribes. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with its gold content and intricate designs showcasing the skill of the mint workers and the value placed on currency during this time.
