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Siliqua - Valentinianus I plain 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#55360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (plain shaft) and Victory on globe.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITV-TOR REIP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Siliqua - Valentinianus I coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Labarum, on its reverse side. The Labarum was a symbol of the Christian faith and was used by Emperor Constantine, who ruled before Valentinianus I, as his personal standard. Its inclusion on the coin suggests that Christianity was becoming increasingly influential in the Roman Empire during this time period.
