VICTORIA AVGG


Reference : AYC #7, RIC 1701
Weight: 4.49 grs
Metal: Gold
Diameter: ?
Scarcity: Very rare
Type:

Obverse

Reverse

D N IOVIN - VS P F AVG

Pearl and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Jovinus to the right.

RESTITV - TOR REIP

The emperor standing right, holding a standard with the right hand, a victory with the left hand and placing his foot on a captive on the ground with his hands tied. The victory is placed on a globe, crowns the emperor and holds a palm. 

Marks

TROBS
Numéro :

Coin illustrated in the RIC X plate 46, n°1701. Sources: British museum, museum of Berlin, Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Link to the coin preserved at the British museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1867-0101-960. Museum number 1867,0101.960, ex collection: Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps.

The RIC X notes: 1701, 1703, 1704 obverse die link. I observe that the n°1703 and 1704 share the same obverse die, but the copy 1704 illustrated does not have the same die. Perhaps the authors of RIC X speak for the 1704 of another coin which is not illustrated. This coin n°1703 therefore has its obverse die connected to a RESTITVTOR REIP type reverse.

The standard is not decorated with little dots inside as is the case for the other mints. I have only referenced one coin with the decorated standard (see type RESTITVTOR REIP: AYC #6 var, RIC 1704).

The Solidii of this mint often have a ribbon coming out of the letter G of AVG on the obverse, this is the case for this copy. On the photo of the RIC X, the mintmark seems to have the letter O fulfilled, as is often the case on coins for this period of the 5th century.