© František Janovský (CC BY)
© František Janovský (CC BY)
Solidus - Gratian SPES RP VOT V MVLT X; Antioch
| Gold | 4.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Valentinian I and Valens nimbate, seated facing on thrones, in military attire, each holdind a globuc cruciger in outer hand and a long sceptre with inner hand; between them, Gratian standing facing, wearing the toga, below a shiled inscribed with vows.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES RP
ANTI✚
Unabridged legend: Spes Rei Publicae / Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus
Translation: The hope of the State / Vows for the fifth anniversary of reign and more for the tenth to come
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Gratian coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Roman imagery. On one side, it depicts an image of the Roman Emperor Gratian, while on the other side, it features the Christian symbol of the Chi-Rho, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. This blending of religious and imperial symbols reflects the complex religious and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
