Solidus - Zeno (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (476-491) front Solidus - Zeno (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (476-491) back
Solidus - Zeno (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (476-491) photo
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Solidus - Zeno VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis

 
Gold 4.45 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor
Zeno (474-491)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
476-491
Value
Solidus (1)
Currency
Solidus (330-476)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.45 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#92874
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Winged Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross with right hand; in right field, a star.
Officina mark ending the lettering and mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGGG I

CONOB

Unabridged legend: Victoria Augustorum

Translation: Victory of the Augusts

Edge

Gross

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Solidus - Zeno (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (476-491) coin from the Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Zeno, who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and stabilize its economy. The Solidus was a new denomination introduced by Zeno, and it became the standard gold coin of the Eastern Roman Empire for centuries to come.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (476-491) CONOB - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Zeno (VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis) (476-491) coin.