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Solidus - Valentinianus I VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.30 g | 21 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 | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on cuirass, shield behind, writing on shield placed on small column.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark followed by a star in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
VOT
V
MVL
X
O - B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Valentinianus I coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Valentinianus I, who issued the coin during his reign from 367 to 375 AD. This coin was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which often featured pagan imagery and deities. The Solidus - Valentinianus I coin, on the other hand, features the image of Valentinianus I with a crown of laurels and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (Victory of the Augusti), symbolizing the shift towards Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
