Siliqua - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Nicomedia

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#3B, OCRE#ric.9.nic.3B
Obverse descriptionBust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENS-P F AVG
(Translation: Our dutiful and happy lord emperor Valens)
Reverse descriptionVictory standing left, holding wreath and trophy and spurning fallen enemy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Security of the Republic.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (364-367)  - -
Catalog ID2379832290
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