Solidus - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.45 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#3b , OCRE#ric.9.cnp.3B
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 in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE CONSP*
(Translation: Restorer of the Republic.)
Edge
MintCONSP*
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (364-367) CONSP* - -
Catalog ID6603146410
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