Nummus - Valentinianus II REPARATIO REIPVB, Rome

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#43C , OCRE#ric.9.rom.43C
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinian II, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe in left. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREPARATIO-REIPVB
(Translation: Recovery of the State.)
Edge
MintSMR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (378-383)  - 1st Officina (SMRP; Subtype 1) -
ND (378-383)  - 2nd Officina (SMRB; Subtype 2) -
ND (378-383)  - 3rd Officina (SMRT; Subtype 3) -
ND (378-383)  - 4th Officina (SMRQ; Subtype 4) -
ND (378-383)  - 5th Officina (SMRЄ; Subtype 5) -
Catalog ID9451935870
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