Roman — Roman; 364-378; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Valens, ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire, AD 364-378. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in AD 364-378.
Obv: Draped, diademed bust of Valens, facing right. Obv inscription: DN VALENS [P F AVG]. Rev: Victory, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm in the left. Rev inscription: SECVRITAS REI[PVBLICAE], OF II in field, A... in exergue.
Condition: G-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.65/21
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Valens, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 364-378; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
- Material:
- copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.24 g, Axis 6
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- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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