Nummus - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM, M / ● in left field, * / R / O in right field; Siscia
| Bronze | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-375 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#387014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor in military dress, advancing right, head left, holding labarum, dragging captive behind him.
M on ● in left field, * on R on O in right field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
M/● - */R/O
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the abbreviation "SISCIA" in the right field, which indicates that it was minted in the city of Siscia (modern-day Sisak, Croatia). This is notable because Siscia was an important minting center during the Roman Empire, and coins minted there were circulated throughout the empire. Additionally, the coin's design, including the use of the "GLORIA ROMANORVM" legend and the imperial portrait, reflects the propaganda efforts of the Roman Empire to promote the idea of Roman glory and the power of the emperor.