Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Aelia Verina, 462 – 466
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
462 – 466
Ruler
Leo I
(457–474)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.48
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 462 to 466. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Verina right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, crowned with wreath by hand of God reaching down from above.
- Reverse
- Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand, folds of stola in left; star in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (462-466) | — | without officina mark | ||
| ND (462-466) H | — | 8th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) I | — | 10th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) S | — | 6th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Z | — | 7th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Α | — | 1st officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Β | — | 2nd officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Γ | — | 3rd officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Δ | — | 4th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) ϵ | — | 5th officina | ||
| ND (462-466) Θ | — | 9th officina |
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