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Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, ●; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2.19 g | 19.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.19 g |
| Diameter | 19.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Dot in left field.
Mintmark of Constantinople and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
●
Translation: Safety of the State.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Valens, who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. Despite being made of bronze, the coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
