Solidus of the Augusta Aelia Verina, Constantinople

Solidus of the Augusta Aelia Verina, Constantinople

r. 457 - 484 CE

Verina

Roman

Obverse: Bust of empress r., draped with necklace, earrings, and pearl diadem, crowned by hand of God. Reverse: Victory standing l. holding long jeweled cross; in field to r., star; CONOB in exergue. Pierced.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine