Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, R/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#424066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
R/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 "R/Ả-S/●" mintmark, which represents the Roman mint at Siscia (modern-day Slavonski Brod in Croatia). This mintmark was used during the reign of Emperor Valentinianus I (364-375 AD) and indicates that the coin was produced at this specific mint. The use of mintmarks became more widespread during the Roman Empire, allowing for easier identification and tracking of coins.