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A complete Roman gold solidus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period AD 379-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two emperors, nimbate, seated facing on throne, the one on the right holding mappa and together holding globe. Between and behind, a Victory with outspread wings; below, a palm branch. Mint of Milan: -//COM. As Hoxne, no. 17; RIC IX, pp. 77-78, nos. 5f, 8b.
This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 383
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.22 mm
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 22 mm
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Other reference: 2017.337
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Solidus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Two emperors, nimbate, seated facing on throne, the one on the right holding mappa and together holding globe. Between and behind, a Victory with outspread wings; below, a palm branch.
Reverse inscription: VICTOR-IA AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: -//COM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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