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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, K/P-Q; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.61 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.61 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; mintmark in exergue.
Letters across fields.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
K / P - 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 Christian cross on a Roman imperial coin. The cross is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE" which translates to "Security of the Republic." This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valentinianus I, who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 364 to 375 AD, and it is believed to be one of the earliest examples of Christian symbolism being used on Roman currency.
