© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Solidus - Jovianus SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313841 |
|---|---|
| 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 in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
VOT V MVLT X
Translation:
Securitas Reipublicae: The safety of the State.
Votis Quinquennalibus Multis Decennalibus : Vows for the fifth reign anniversary and more for the tenth.
Constantinople.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Jovianus 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, with constant threats from barbarian invasions and internal power struggles, which makes it a unique piece of history.
