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Siliqua - Valens VOT/V/MVLT/X; Nicomedia
| Silver | 1.90 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VOT/V/MVLT/X within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
V
MVLTIS
X
Unabridged legend: Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus
Translation: vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.
Interesting fact
The Siliqua - Valens coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valens, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 364 to 378 AD. The coin features an image of Valens on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The inscription on the coin, "VOT/V/MVLT/X," stands for "Votum, Virtus, Mulitus, Xristus," which means "Prayer, Virtue, Multitude, Christ." This inscription reflects the Christianization of the Roman Empire during Valens' reign.
