Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, D; 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#386636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
D in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Lettering: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Security of the Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Securitas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin. Securitas was the goddess of security, stability, and safety, and her image was often used on Roman coins during the 4th century AD, as a symbol of the Roman Empire's strength and stability.