Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, E-C, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year375-378
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.21 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#19a (xvia-b) , OCRE#ric.9.ar.19A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN VALEN-S P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valens, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Letters across fields. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE E - C
(Translation: Security of the Republic.)
Edge
MintCON
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (375-378)  - 1st Officina (PCON; Subtype xvia) -
ND (375-378)  - 2nd Officina (SCON; Subtype xvib) -
Catalog ID8051387560
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