Solidus - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Antioch

€415,145.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold (.925)
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#2B (xxi), OCRE#ric.9.anch.2B
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinian I, pious and successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (or standard with cross) and Victory on globe. ☧ in standard. Mintmark and officina between dots in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Restorer of the Republic.)
Edge
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (364-367)  - 1st Officina (●ANTA●; Subtype xxi) -
ND (364-367)  - 8th Officina (●ANTH●; Subtype xxi) -
Catalog ID5752841140
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