Solidus in the name of Honorius, degenerated

Issuer Suebi Kingdom
Year 420-476
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus (3)
Currency Tremissis
Composition Gold (.708)
Weight 3.65 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#285, RIC X#3786
Obverse description Bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, facing right. Garbled legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N HONORIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord, Honorius, the dutiful and wise Augustus)
Reverse description Emperor, standing right, holding standard and Victory on globe, and trampling on captive. Garbled legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVGGG MD COMOB
(Translation: Victory of the Augustus Milan Constantinople coinage)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (420-476) - -
Numisquare ID 2753018110
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