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Solidus - Valentinian I VICTORIA AVGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.34 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two emperors seated facing, the one on right holding mappa in left hand; the two together holding globe. Behind and between them, a Victory with outspread wings.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTOR-IA AVGG
SMTES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Valentinian I (VICTORIA AVGG; Thessalonica) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Valentinian I, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other.
