Nummus - Valentinianus II SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year388-392
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions12.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#86a , OCRE#ric.9.cnp.86A
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 descriptionVictory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder and dragging captive beheind her. In left field, ☧. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVBLICAE
(Translation: The conservation of the State.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (388-392)  - 2nd Officina (CONSB) -
ND (388-392)  - 3rd Officina (CONSΓ) -
Catalog ID6663451890
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