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© Trustees of the British Museum
Solidus In the name of Valentinian III
| Gold | 4.24 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Visigothic Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470-475 |
| Value | 1 Solidus (3) |
| Currency | Tremissis |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valentinian III, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed closed-coiled serpent.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG
R A
COMOB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Valentinian III, who was the last Western Roman Emperor, and it was minted by the Visigothic Kingdom, which was a Germanic tribe that had conquered much of the Western Roman Empire. Despite being issued by a foreign power, the coin still bore the name of the Roman Emperor, reflecting the complex political dynamics of the time.