© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Siliqua - Valens SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Silver | 4.30 g | 22 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 | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding wreath and trophy and spurning fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Security of the Republic.
Interesting fact
The Siliqua - Valens coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valens, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 364 to 367 AD. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Securitas on the other, symbolizing the security and stability of the Roman Empire. The coin was made of silver and weighed 4.30 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. It's worth noting that the Siliqua - Valens coin was part of a larger currency reform implemented by Valens, who introduced a new system of coinage to replace the old system that had been in place since the time of Emperor Constantine. The new system was designed to combat inflation and stabilize the economy, and it featured coins with higher silver content and more consistent weights. The Siliqua - Valens coin was one of the coins introduced under this new system, and it remained in circulation for many years after Valens' reign.
