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RIC IX Arelate 17A: Subtype xivb

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Arelate 17A: Subtype xivb. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Valentinian I. Mint: Arelate. 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 victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, with the legend SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE (or.. A_E).

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Historical context

Valentinian I served as Roman emperor from 364 until his death on 17 November 375. After initially ruling the entire empire briefly in 364, he appointed his brother Valens to govern the eastern provinces while retaining control over the West. His reign focused heavily on securing the frontiers through military campaigns against the Alamanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians, alongside strengthening border fortifications.

This bronze AE3 denomination was produced at the mint of Arelate under Valentinian's authority. The obverse presents the emperor with the imperial title in the legend "D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm, accompanied by the inscription "SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE (or.. A_E)".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Valentinian I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Obverse legend
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE (or . . . A_E)

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Arelate 17A: Subtype xivb
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE (or . . . A_E)
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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