Nummus - Valentinianus I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Q in left field, * / K 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#387022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor in military dress, advancing right, head left, holding labarum, dragging captive behind him.
Q in left field, * on K in right field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
Q - */K
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Valentinianus I with a distinctive reverse design that includes the letters "Q" and "K" in the left and right fields, respectively. This design was used to help prevent counterfeiting and is a unique feature of this particular coin.