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Nummus - Valentinianus II SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Rome
| Bronze | 1.2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian II (375-392) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 388-392 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy on shoulder and dragging captive with left.
☧ in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE
Unabridged legend: Salvs Reipublicae.
Translation: Salvation of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Valentinianus II coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship during a time of persecution. Its inclusion on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during the late Roman Empire.
