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

 
Bronze 2 g 17 mm
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
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#406949
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 - II

Translation: Glory of the Romans

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the abbreviation "OF" in the left field, which stands for "Ostia Flavia," indicating that it was minted at the imperial mint in Ostia, a city located near Rome.