© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
Solidus - Jovian SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Antioch
| Gold | 4.43 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Jovian (363-364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 363-364 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/V/MVL/X; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITA-S REI - PVBLICAE
VOT/V/MVL/X
ANT Δ
Comment
(keywords) Hyphenation: DNIOVIAN - VSPFPAVG on obverse and SECVRITA - SREI - PVBLICAE on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Jovian coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Jovian, who ruled from 363 to 364 AD, on one side, and the goddess Securitas Reipublicae, or Security of the Republic, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, as it was facing threats from external forces and internal political instability. Despite this, the coin's design reflects the empire's continued emphasis on the importance of security and stability.
