Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, OF/S - I, Lugdunum

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#21A , OCRE#ric.9.lug.21A
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 and successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Letters in left field. Letter in right field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE OF / S - I
(Translation: Security of the Republic.)
Edge
MintLVG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (367-375)  - 1st Officina (LVGP; Subtype xxvia) -
ND (367-375)  - 1st Officina (LVGP●; Subtype xxviia) -
Catalog ID2183697970
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