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Roman gold solidus of Theodosius I Trier mint Under Magnus Maximus

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Code: 11453



This is an ancient Roman gold Solidus of emperor Theodosius I dating to 384 - 388 AD.

Obverse: DN THEODO-SIVS P F AVG "Our Lord Theodosius, Pious Happy Augustus" Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. 

Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG "To the Victory of the Emperors" Emperors enthroned facing, holding globe between them, palm between legs, the figure of Victory with wings spread above; 

This coin was struck at the  Treveri (Trier) mint in Germany under Magnus Maximus between 384 - 388 AD

DENOMINATION: Solidus

MATERIAL: Gold

DATE: 379 - 395 AD

MINTMARK: TROBC (Treveri, Germany)

SIZE: 21mm dia

WEIGHT: 4.47 grams

ATTRIBUTION:  RIC IX 50; Depeyrot 47/4.