Nummus - Valentinian II VOT X MVLT XX; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.1 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
X
MVLT
XX
Unabridged legend: Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicecennalibus.
Translation: Vows (prayers) on the tenth anniversary [of the emperor's rule], more for his [hoped-for] twentieth anniversary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valentinian II (VOT X MVLT XX; Cyzicus) coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Valentinian II, who was only a child when he ascended to the throne, at the age of 4. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 378 to 383 AD, and it highlights the unusual circumstance of a young child ruling the vast Roman Empire.
