© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 20 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding standard (sometimes labarum) in left.
Mintmark and officina 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 Christian emperor, Valens, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 364 to 378 AD. The coin's design includes the image of Valens wearing a crown and holding a scepter, surrounded by the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans). This coin is significant because it represents a turning point in Roman history, as it marks the beginning of Christianity's rise to dominance in the empire.
