Nummus - Valentinianus II CONCORDIA AVGGG, I-palm branch, Heraclea

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.75 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#14b, OCRE#ric.9.her.14B.2
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinian, pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, head left, seated facing on throne, holding globe and partly seen spear, right leg bare. Letter in left field. Palm branch in right field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCOR-DIA AVGGG I - palm branch
(Translation: The harmony of the three emperors.)
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea, modern-day Marmara
Ereğli, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 1st Officina (SMHA; Subtype 1) -
ND (378-383)  - 2nd Officina (SMHB; Subtype 2) -
Catalog ID6582315520
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