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RIC IX Antioch 7A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Antioch 7A. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Valens. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (or standard with cross) and Victory on globe, with the legend RESTITV-TOR REIP.

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Historical context

This silver siliqua was struck at Antioch under the authority of Valens on behalf of his co-ruler and brother Valentinian I. The siliqua was a small, thin silver denomination produced from the 4th century onwards. The coin features the obverse legend "D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG" and depicts the emperor on the reverse holding a labarum, or standard with a cross, together with Victory on a globe, accompanied by the inscription "RESTITV-TOR REIP."

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Siliqua

Technical characteristics

Mint
Antioch, Syria
Authority
Valens

Design

Obverse
Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (or standard with cross) and Victory on globe
Obverse legend
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
RESTITV-TOR REIP

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Antioch 7A
Denomination and metal
Siliqua, Silver
Obverse legend to match
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
RESTITV-TOR REIP
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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