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Solidus - Valentinian III VICTORIA AVGGG; Ravenna
| Gold | 4.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Western Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian III (424-455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430-445 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | Solidus |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377735 |
|---|---|
| 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 later human-headed open-coiled serpent; Victory's skirt "unequally bunched", mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORI-A AVGGG
R-V
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 a rare and unique design element - a small solidus symbol (/) placed above the emperor's name, which signifies that the coin was minted during a time of economic reform and monetary standardization in the Western Roman Empire.
