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Nummus - Valentinian I RESTITVTOR REIP; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Emperor in military dress standing facing with head right, holding crowning Victory on globe in left hand and standard in right hand, cross in standard.
Mint and officina marks in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR REIP
Unabridged legend: Restitutor Reipublicae.
Translation: Restorer of the Republic.
Comment
Cohen Vol.8 #21 seems to list the obverse without mentioning the cuirassed characteristic.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valentinian I coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their property, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on the coin indicates that Christianity was becoming more widely accepted and openly practiced during the reign of Valentinian I.
