Siliqua - Valentinianus I hook and cross on labarum; RESTITVTOR REIP; Lugdunum
| Silver | 1.19 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian I (364-375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#394126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (hook and cross on shaft) and Victory on globe.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITV-TOR REIP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Emperor Valentinianus I, while the reverse (back) side features a hook and cross on a labarum (a type of Christian symbol), along with the inscription "RESTITVTOR REIP" (meaning "Restorer of the Empire"). This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century, when Christianity was still a relatively new and controversial religion.
