© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Centenionalis - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Aquileia
| Bronze | 1.66 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left.
Mintmark (sometimes preceded by a dot) and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum.
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Centenionalis - Valens coin is that it features the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" which means "Glory of the Romans" in Latin, indicating the coin's issuance during the Roman Empire and the pride the Romans took in their empire's power and influence.
