Solidus - Valentinian I GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Nicomedia

€391,068.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#13a, OCRE#ric.9.nic.13A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our noble lord Valentinian the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated. Roma facing, holding sceptre; Constantinopolis, head left, holding sceptre and resting foot on prow; together they hold an inscribed shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE VOT V MVLT X
(Translation: [Dedicated to] the glory of the Republic. Vows for the Fifth Reign Anniversary and More for the Upcoming Tenth Anniversary.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (367-375)  - palm branch left | 2nd officina (SMNB) -
ND (367-375)  - palm branch left | 9th officina (SMNΘ) -
Catalog ID7019583600
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