Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arelate
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#406977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor with right hand dragging captive right, and holding labarum in left.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the image of a Roman warship, signifying the empire's military prowess and naval dominance.
