Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM, B in right field, Arelate

€406,976.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#Arelate 7D (vi), OCRE#ric.9.ar.7D
Obverse descriptionBust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALEN-S P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valens, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor with right hand dragging captive right, and holding labarum in left. Letter in right field. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA RO-MANORVM B
(Translation: Glory of the Romans.)
Edge
MintCON
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (PCON; Subtype via) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd Officina (SCON; Subtype vib) -
ND (364-367)  - 3rd Officina (TCON; Subtype vic) -
Catalog ID1396719680
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