Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Honorius, 395 – 397
VICTORIA AVGG; Sirmium
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
395 – 397
Ruler
Arcadius
(383–408)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.36
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 395 to 397. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.36 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Honorius right, seen from front.
- Reverse
- Arcadius in military dress standing right, left foot on back of bound captive, labarum in right hand, Victory left on globe in left; S-M across fields, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (395-397) ∆ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) A | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (395-397) B | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (395-397) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (395-397) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (395-397) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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