RIC IX Antioch 16D: Subtype 3

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Antioch 16D: Subtype 3. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Valens. Mint: Antioch, Syria. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Antioch, Syria
Authority
Valens

Design

Obverse
Bust of Valens, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Roma, helmeted and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated on throne, Roma facing, Constantinopolis turning head towards right, each holding sceptre and both together shield inscribed VOT/X/MVL/XX; Constantinopolis resting right foot on prow
Obverse legend
D N VALENS-PER AVG
Reverse legend
GLORIA-R☧O-MANORVM

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.9.anch.16D.3

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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