Solidus - Theodosius I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium) (393-395) front Solidus - Theodosius I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium) (393-395) back
Solidus - Theodosius I (VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium) (393-395) photo
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Solidus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGGG; Sirmium

 
Gold 4.41 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
393-395
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.41 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#373120
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Emperor in military dress standing right, holding vexillum emblazoned with X in left hand and Victory on globe in right, with left foot on bound captive.
S - M across fields. Officina at end of legend. Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGGG
COMOB

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.