Solidus - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€420,515.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#25a, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.25A
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valentinianus, pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum or standard and Victory on globe. Constantinople mintmark between star and wreath in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Restorer of the Republic.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (367-375)  - -
Catalog ID9886670740
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