Nummus - Valens (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Siscia) (364-367) front Nummus - Valens (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Siscia) (364-367) back
Nummus - Valens (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Siscia) (364-367) photo
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Nummus - Valens GLORIA ROMANORVM; Siscia

 
Bronze 2.7 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Valens (364-378)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
364-367
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87986
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Emperor walking right, head left, in military attire, holding labarum with left hand while grasping bound captive at the top of the head with right hand.
Sometimes star over letter in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
(*)
(A)

Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum.

Translation: Glory of the Romans.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the abbreviation "GLORIA ROMANORVM" on its obverse side, which translates to "Glory of the Romans." This phrase was commonly used on Roman coins during the 4th century AD to emphasize the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (364-367)  - - - - - -

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