Solidus - Valentinian I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.52 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#2a, OCRE#ric.9.nic.2A
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Valens, right, draped and cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our noble lord Valentinian the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing right, holding labarum and Victory.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Restorer of the republic)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (364-367)  - 10th officina (SMNI) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd officina (SMNB) -
ND (364-367)  - 2nd officina (SMNS) -
ND (364-367)  - 5th officina (SMNЄ) -
ND (364-367)  - 8th officina (SMNH) -
ND (364-367)  - 9th officina (SMNΘ) -
ND (364-367)  - mintmark SMNM -
Catalog ID6902556350
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