Solidus - Valentinian III VICTORIA AVGGG; Mediolanum
| Gold | 4.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian III (424-455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430-455 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; right foot on the head of a human-headed snake with open coil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGGG
M D
COMOB
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum Trium
Translation: To the Victory of the three Augusts
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the "VICTORIA AVGGG" (Victory of the Emperors) legend on a Roman coin, which was a new style of coinage introduced during the reign of Valentinian III. This legend was used to emphasize the power and authority of the emperor and was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured gods and goddesses.
