Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, ☧; Aquileia
| Bronze | 2.9 g | 17.66 mm |
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.66 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#386630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
☧ in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Lettering: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Security of the Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the first known use of the Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho (☧), on a Roman imperial coin. This symbol, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Χριστός), was used by Emperor Valens (364-378 AD) as a way to promote Christianity, which had recently been legalized in the Roman Empire. This coin, minted in Aquileia, is a rare example of early Christian iconography on a Roman coin and is highly sought after by collectors.