Siliqua - Valentinianus I hook on labarum, RESTITVTOR REIP, Lugdunum

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.19 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#6B, OCRE#ric.9.lug.6B
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinian I pious happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (hook on shaft) and Victory on globe. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITV-TOR REIP
Edge
MintLVG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (LVG; Subtype 1) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd Officina (SLVG; Subtype 2) -
Catalog ID6759114340
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