Solidus - Theudebert I Bonn mint

Issuer Frankish Kingdom
Year 540-548
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Tremissis (476-670)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.41 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Belfort#909; 913, Prou Mer#39, Chwartz#11
Obverse description Bust facing, spear on the right shoulder. The bust is helmeted, the helmet decorated with three rows of pearls, surmounted by a crest. On the left shoulder, a shield on which is represented a horse.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N THEODEBERTVS VICTOR
(Translation: Our Lord Theudebert, victorious.)
Reverse description Victory standing facing, holding a long cross and a cruciger globe. Letters B and O on either side of Victory. Star in the field to the right. CONOB in the epigraph.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORIA AVCCCCI BO COM OB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Bonn.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (540-548) - -
Numisquare ID 4009516260
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