Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Ř/A-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#424063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
Ř/A - 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 "Ř" symbol, which represents the ligature of "RR" (Romanus) in Latin, on a Roman coin. This symbol was used to indicate the name of the emperor Valentinianus I, whose name began with the letter "V" (for "Valentinianus") followed by the ligature "Ř" (for "Romanus"). This unique feature makes the Nummus - Valentinianus I coin a notable piece in the history of Roman numismatics.