Nummus - Valens (SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, OF/S - I/R; Lugdunum) (367-375) front Nummus - Valens (SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, OF/S - I/R; Lugdunum) (367-375) back
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Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, OF/S - I/R; Lugdunum

 
Bronze 2 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Valentinian I (364-375)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
367-375
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#430425
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters in left and right fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
OF / S - I / R

Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae.

Translation: Security of the Republic.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the goddess Securitas, who is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, standing left, holding a scepter and a patera, symbolizing the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Valens.