Solidus - Valentinian I VOTA PVBLCIA, Nicomedia

€391,075.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.72 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#16a, OCRE#ric.9.nic.16A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, in imperial mantle, left, holding mappa and short sceptre
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our noble lord Valentinian the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionTwo emperors, nimbate, seated facing, each holding mappa and short sceptre; the emperor left raising his mappa. Between letters in exergue are captives
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PV-BLCIA S-N-I
(Translation: State (official) vows (prayers).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (367-375)  - mintmark S-N-I -
Catalog ID8855790110
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