Western Roman Empire Solidus - Valentinian III, 430 – 445
VICTORIA AVGGG; Ravenna
Information
Country
Western Roman Empire
Western Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Valentinian III
Year
430 – 445
Ruler
Valentinian III
(424–455)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Valentinian III from Western Roman Empire. Issued from 430 to 445. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 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
- Valentinian III, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of later human-headed open-coiled serpent; Victory's skirt "unequally bunched", mintmark in exergue. (To the Victory of the three Augusts)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (430-445) RV COMOB | — |
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