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Æ In the name of Valentinian I
| Bronze | 9.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-400 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person facing right while holding winged Victory and staff, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DESTITVTOR - HIIIPVBLICHE
BSHIII
Translation:
[Securitatis] Rei-publicae
[Security of] the state
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is said to have been struck from the mid- to late-4th century. With Valentinian I only coming to power in 364, that is the most likely starting date for this type.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary; while some coins have legible legends, the legends of others may have been reduced to basically only lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created during the reign of Valentinian I, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 364 to 400 AD. Despite being a Roman Emperor, this coin was minted by the Uncertain Germanic tribes, which suggests that there was a level of decentralization in the Roman Empire at the time, where local tribes were allowed to mint their own coins. Additionally, the fact that it's made of bronze and weighs 9.11g suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions.
