Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Ř/K-Q; 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#424058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
Ř/K - Q
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) and was used to indicate the Roman Empire's official currency. This symbol was later adopted as the standard symbol for the Roman Empire's currency and was used on many other coins throughout history.