Description
Collection Number:
WC 5580
Object Number:
Dates:
461 - 465
Denomination:
Solidus
Dimensions:
20.14mm
Weight:
4.39g
Authority:
Libius Severus
Mint:
Ravenna
Languages:
Latin
Obverse Type: D N LIBIVS SEV-ERVS P F AVG; Rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right cuirassed
OCRE: D N LIBIVS SEV-ERVS P F AVG; Bust of Libius Severus, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse Legend:
D N LIBIVS SEV-ERVS P F AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Obverse Mintmarks: N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment:
Legend slightly damaged, blundered
Reverse Type: VICTORI-A AVGGG; Emperor standing facing, holding long cross, and Victory on globe, his right foot on the head of a human headed coiled serpent
OCRE: VICTORI-A AVGGG; Libius Severus, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross and Victory on globe; placing right foot on head of human-headed serpent
Reverse Legend:
VICTORI-(A AV)GGG
Reverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
R/V//COMOB
Reverse Inscription Comments:
N/A
Bibliography
RIC X p. 408 n. 2718, Plate 61
Grierson-Mays 887, Plate 35