Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM, O - F II, Lugdunum

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#10b (vb, OCRE#ric.9.lug.10B
Obverse descriptionBust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N VALEN-S P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valens, pious successful emperor)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, holding labarum in left hand, walking right, looking back, dragging captive with right hand
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA RO-MANORVM O - F II
(Translation: Glory of the Romans)
Edge
MintLVG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (LVGV; Subtype vb) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd Officina (LVGAS; Subtype xb) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd Officina (LVGVS; Subtype vib) -
Catalog ID9726105310
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