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Solidus - Valentinian I VOTA PVBLCIA; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.72 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valens (364-378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-375 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.72 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two emperors, nimbate, seated facing, each holding mappa and short sceptre; the emperor left raising his mappa. Between letters in exergue are captives
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTA PV-BLCIA
S-N-I
Translation: State (official) vows (prayers).
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, it depicts an image of the Roman Emperor Valentinian I, while on the other side, it features a representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a cross, symbolizing the transition from paganism to Christianity during the Roman Empire.
