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Siliqua - Valens RESTITVTOR REIP; Nicomedia
| Silver | 1.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITV-TOR REIP
Unabridged legend: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Restorer of the Republic.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Siliqua - Valens (RESTITVTOR REIP; Nicomedia) (364-367) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver weighing 1.9 g, features an image of the Roman Emperor Valens (364-378 AD) on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Valens' reign, which was marked by significant military campaigns and reforms, including the creation of the Scholae Palatinae, an elite cavalry unit. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the imperial ideology of the time, emphasizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire.
