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Siliqua - Valentinian I VOT/V/MVLTIS/X; Nicomedia
| Silver | 2.03 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 | 2.03 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VOT/V/MVLTIS/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 - Valentinian I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valentinian I, who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 364 to 375 AD. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The inscription "VOT/V/MVLTIS/X" on the coin stands for "Votum, Virtus, Multitudo, Xristus," which means "Prayer, Virtue, Multitude, Christ." This inscription reflects the Christianization of the Roman Empire during Valentinian's reign.
