Western Roman Empire Solidus - Valentinian III, 430 – 455
VICTORIA AVGGG; Mediolanum
Information
Country
Western Roman Empire
Western Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Valentinian III
Year
430 – 455
Ruler
Valentinian III
(424–455)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Valentinian III from Western Roman Empire. Issued from 430 to 455. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Valentinian III, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. (Our Lord Placidus Valantinianus, pious and blessed August)
- 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. (To the Victory of the three Augusts)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (430-455) MD COMOB | — |
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