Siliqua - Valentinian I VOT/V/MVLT/X, Nicomedia

€392,354.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.11 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#20A, OCRE#ric.9.nic.20A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our dutiful and happy lord emperor Valentinian)
Reverse descriptionVOT/V/MVLT/X within laurel wreath
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT V MVLTIS X
(Translation: vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (367-375)  - -
Catalog ID8429689770
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