Western Roman Empire Semissis - Galla Placidia, 430 – 455

SALVS REI PVBLICAE; Ravenna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Western Roman Empire Western Roman Empire
Currency Solidus
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Semissis - Galla Placidia
Year 430 – 455
Ruler Valentinian III (424–455)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.02
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

Semissis - Galla Placidia from Western Roman Empire. Issued from 430 to 455. Struck in Gold. Measures 16 mm and weighs 2.02 g.

Obverse
Bust of Galla Placidia, pearl-diademed, draped, wearing necklace and earrings, cross on shoulder.
Reverse
Christogram within wreath terminating in large jewel; mintmark in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (430-455) COMOB

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