Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, D/R-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#424036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
D/R - 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 use of the Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on a Roman imperial coinage. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός) and is often used as a symbol of Christianity. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valentinianus I, who was known for his Christian sympathies and policies, and its inclusion of the Chi-Rho symbol marks an important milestone in the history of Christianity.