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#387015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor in military dress, advancing right, head left, holding labarum, dragging captive behind him.
M in left field, * on R on O in right field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue followed by Siscia symbol.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
M - */R/O
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valentinianus I coin is that it features the abbreviation "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (meaning "glory of the Romans") on its obverse side, which was a common motto used by the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valentinianus I, who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 364 to 375 AD.