Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Valentinian III, 425 – 429
SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
425 – 429
Ruler
Theodosius II
(402–450)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.46
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 425 to 429. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.46 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Valentinian III facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif.
- Reverse
- Theodosius II (on left), and Valentinian III (on right), enthroned facing, nimbate, both with akakia in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, mintmark in exergue. (Health of the Republic)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (425-429) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (425-429) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (425-429) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (425-429) Δ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (425-429) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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