Gold Solidus of Athalaric and Theodahad, Rome, AD 526 - AD 536. 1947.2.548

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.2.548

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.47
    • Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 526 - AD 536
  • Denomination: Solidus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: D N IVSTINIANVS P F AVG
    • Type: Bust 3/4 facing in helmet and cuirass, spear in r. and shield on l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: VICTORIA AVGGG
    • Type: Victory stg. l. holding cross in r.; to l., star
    • Deity: Victory

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1947.2.548
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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