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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Solidus - Valentinian I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.52 g | 22 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 | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor standing right, holding labarum and Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Restorer of the republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Valentinian I coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Valentinian I on one side, and a depiction of the personification of the Roman Republic on the other side, which is a unique design for a Roman coin.
