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Solidus of Anthemius, Rome

Solidus of Anthemius, Rome

r. 467 - 472 CE

Anthemius

Roman

obverse: Bust r (pearl diadem); reverse: Two standing figures in military costume facing clasping hands and having between them an oval banner inscribed PAX and surmounted by a cross. The figure on the l (Leo) has his r hand on his breast, the one on the r (Anthemius) has a globe surmounted by Victory

Gold

Roman Imperial period

Coins