Solidus - Valentinian I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Nicomedia

€391,066.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
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#2e, OCRE#ric.9.nic.2E
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, pearl-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 descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, holding standard with + and Victory on globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Restorer of the republic)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (364-367)  - 2nd officina (SMNB) -
ND (364-367)  - 3rd officina (SMNΓ) -
ND (364-367)  - 5th officina (SMNЄ) -
ND (364-367)  - 9th officina (SMNΘ) -
Catalog ID2421223750
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