Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, B, Constantinopolis

€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
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#42B (13), OCRE#ric.9.cnp.42B
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENS-P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valens, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Letter in left field. Mintmark of Constantinople and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE B
(Translation: Safety of the State.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (367-375)  - 2nd Officina (CONSB; Subtype 13) -
Catalog ID4267209120
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