Nummus - Valens (GLORIA ROMANORVM, OF in left field, I in right field; Arelate) (364-367) front Nummus - Valens (GLORIA ROMANORVM, OF in left field, I in right field; Arelate) (364-367) back
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Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM, OF in left field, I in right field; Arelate

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#406971
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Emperor with right hand dragging captive right, and holding labarum in left.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIA RO-MANORVM
OF - I

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 dominance over the seas.