© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.67 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Emperor holding labarum, standing right, looking back, dragging a walking captive behind him by the hair
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
SCON
Translation:
Gloria Romanorum :
"The glory of the Romans".
Edge
Plain
Comment
2 forms exist in this variety: the 1st one with OF + number across fields and the 2nd one with blank fields.This mintmark may induce confusions because of the rename of Arles city as Constantia. The difference with Constantinople is mainly due to the lack of officina marks or the use of latin letters for them.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the abbreviated name "Arelate" which refers to the city of Arles, located in modern-day France. This indicates that the coin was minted in the western part of the Roman Empire, specifically in the province of Gallia Narbonensis.
