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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.34 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm with left hand.
Mint and officina mark in exergue; sometimes, marks in fields.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REIPUBLICAE
•ΔSISC
Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae
Translation: The security of the state
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valens coin is that it features the goddess Securitas, who is depicted standing on the reverse side of the coin, holding a scepter and a pileus, which is a symbol of liberty. This suggests that the Roman Empire placed a strong emphasis on security and liberty during the reign of Emperor Valens, who ruled from 364 to 367 AD.
