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Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, */P - M; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.68 g | 18.5 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 | 2.68 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Star over letter in left field. Letter in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICAE
* / P - M
Translation: Security of the Republic.
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Securitas, which is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, holding a scepter and a pileus, a symbol of liberty. This suggests that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of security and liberty during the reign of Emperor Valens (364-378 AD). Additionally, the coin's minting location, Siscia, was an important center for coin production during the Roman Empire, and coins minted there are considered to be of high quality and historical significance.
