Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, S-R; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#430426 |
|---|---|
| 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
S - 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 first Roman Emperor, Augustus, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the image of the goddess Securitas, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire.
