Obverse:
Diademed and cuirassed bust right, cross on
stem before. Text VAH – N.
Reverse:
Bust of Victory to front, pellets either side,
with wings above two facing busts holding
globe between them.
History:
This thrymsas is of a classic design. It was
modelled after the abundant two emperors Roman
solidus of the last quarter of the 4th century
but with distinct Anglo-Saxon influences.
Of particular interest are the protective
‘wings’ of Victory over the two
emperor figures on the reverse, which have
evolved into serpent-like figures. One of
around 30 known pieces.
