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Solidus - Valentinianus II CONCORDIA AVGGG; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.48 g | 22.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian II (375-392) Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 388-392 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe, right foot on prow.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDI-A AVGGG
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augustorum.
Translation: Harmony of the emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Valentinianus II, who was only a child when he ascended to the throne, and his reign was marked by political instability and power struggles between various factions of the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, such as the Solidus, remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
