Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, * on crescent; 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#386640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
* on crescent (or * on ● in crescent) 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 image of a crescent moon on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna. This design was a common feature on many Roman coins during this period, as the moon was an important celestial body in Roman mythology and was often associated with the gods and goddesses of the Roman pantheon.
