Argenteus - Valentinian I VOT/V/MVLTIS/X; Nicomedia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VOT/V/MVLTIS/X within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
V
MVLTIS
X
Unabridged legend: Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus
Translation: vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Argenteus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Valentinian I, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and its design reflects the imperial ideology of the time, with the emperor's image on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and dominance.
