Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; * / R / O - ● / M; Siscia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
(* on R on O) in left field and (● on M) in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
* / R / O - ● / M
Translation: Security of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the first known use of the "R" symbol to represent the Roman Empire. The "R" is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, alongside the letters "O" and "M," which stand for "Oriens" and "Mediolanum," respectively. This symbol was later adopted as the standard mark for Roman coins and was used for centuries to come.
