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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Valentinianus I RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.45 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 | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum or standard and Victory on globe.
Constantinople mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE
CONSP*
Unabridged legend: Restitutor Reipublicae .
Translation: Restorer of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Valentinianus I coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Valentinianus I on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military victories and the emperor's role as a triumphant leader.
