Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, C/Ả-S/●; 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#424068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
C/Ả - S/●
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 "S" letter in a Latin inscription. The "S" letter was not commonly used in Latin writing at the time, and its inclusion in the coin's inscription is believed to have been a deliberate choice made by the mint officials to distinguish the coin from other coins issued by previous emperors. This fact highlights the attention to detail and the desire for innovation that characterized the minting process during the reign of Valentinianus I.