Valentinian I 364-375 A.D
General Information | Valentinian I, AE 18mm, Grade ??, VM46. |
Obverse | The portrait is of Valentinian I a pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The legend read DN (Dominus Noster /our lord showing the emperor to be the supreme ruler) VALENTINIANVS (his name) PF (Pius Felix / Dutiful and Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as being the emperor. The legend is broken which is a sign of the highest respect and signifies him as the senior Augustus. |
Reverse | The reverse shows Victory advancing left, holding wreath & palm (both symbols of victory and triumph). The legend reads SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE which translates as "The strength of the state". |
Mint | The exergue reads SISC meaning the 4th workshop (delta) of Siscia. There is an R in the left field. |
The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Our Lord Valentinianus (Valentinian I) the Dutiful and Wise Augustus and "The strength of the state" is of course provided by Valentinian I and symbolized by Victory. |