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Solidus - Jovian SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Antiochia
| Gold | 4.53 g | 22 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 | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma on left, seated facing on throne, holding spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis on right, seated to left on throne, holding sceptre in left hand and resting right foot on prow, both jointly holding between them a shield with vows.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITA-S REI-PVBLICAE
VOT
V
MVL
X
Unabridged legend:
Securitas Reipublicae.
Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus.
Translation:
Security of the Republic.
Vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.
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 emphasizes the importance of security and stability in the empire, reflecting the values that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
