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Solidus - Valentinian I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.22 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 364-367 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
Unabridged legend: Restitutor Reipublicae
Translation: Restorer of the State
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Valentinian I coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Valentinian I with a crown of laurel leaves, a traditional symbol of Roman imperial power. On the other side, the coin features an image of a chi-rho monogram, a symbol associated with early Christianity. This blending of religious imagery reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century and the tensions between paganism and Christianity.
