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Light Miliarensis - Valentinian I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Silver | 4.35 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Milariensis (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding wreath and trophy and spurning fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Security of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Valentinian I, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 364 to 367 AD, on one side, and the goddess Securitas on the other. Securitas, whose name means "security" or "safety" in Latin, was a personification of the security and stability of the Roman state. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Valentinian I's rule would bring peace and security to the Roman Empire.
