Solidus - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Rome

€116,634.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold (.940)
Weight4.47 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#2a
Obverse descriptionBust of Valentinianus I right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: D (-ominus) N (-oster) Valentinianus P (-ius) F (-elix) Aug (-ustus) : `Our Lord Valentinianus, Pious and Blessed August`.)
Reverse descriptionValentinianus standing facing, head right, in military attire, holding labarum with right hand and with left hand a small winged Victory on globe itself holding a wreath. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE ●RP(palm)
(Translation: Restitutor Reipublicae : `Restorer of the Republic`.)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (364-367) ●RP(palm) - Rome, 1st officina -
Catalog ID3596281400
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