Nummus - Valentinianus I SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, */R/O-M/●; 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#424046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
*/R/O - M/●
Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae.
Translation: The security of the state.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Valentinianus I coin was part of a significant change in the Roman Empire's monetary system. During Valentinianus I's reign, the empire transitioned from using predominantly gold and silver coins to using bronze coins as the standard currency. This change was made to address inflation and to make currency more accessible to the general population. The Nummus - Valentinianus I coin was one of the first bronze coins to be widely circulated, and it played an important role in the economy of the Roman Empire during this time.