Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM, OF in left field, I / ● in right field; 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#406973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 abbreviation "OF" in the left field, which stands for "Officina Flavia," indicating that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Valens (364-367 AD). This coin was part of a series of coins issued during Valens' reign that aimed to promote the glory of the Roman Empire, as indicated by the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" on the coin.