Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, A/Ř-F; Siscia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
A/Ř - F
Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae.
Translation: The security of the state.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valentinianus I coin is that it features the first known use of the "F" letter in a Roman imperial title. The coin's obverse inscription, "SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE," includes the letter "F" in the word "REIPVBLICAE," which stands for "Republicae." This innovation in the Roman imperial titulature was introduced by Emperor Valentinianus I, who ruled from 364 to 375 AD, and it became a standard feature in the titles of subsequent Roman emperors.