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Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGG; Mediolanum
| Gold | 4.50 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two emperors, nimbate, seated, facing on throne, the one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe, both emperors have legs draped. Behind, a Victory, below, palm-branch.
Comitatus mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR-IA AVGG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum.
Translation: Victory of the emperors.
Comment
Attributed to Milan on style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.
