Valentinian Solidus - Antiquity - 4th century / #M92

Technical features

- Coin dies set, allowing you to mint your historical coins yourself.
- Hardened steel bars, hardness 60-64 HRC. High resistance.
- A set consists of a bar 10cm long, and a bar 8cm long.
- Bars diameter: 25mm.
- Diameter of engraved patterns: 22mm.
- Deep engraving and perfectly crafted designs for optimal results.
- Manufactured in France, on order, and shipped worldwide within 2-4 weeks, from France!

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Historical informations

This gold solidus of Valentinian I was struck between 364 and 367 AD, early in his reign as Roman emperor, a period marked by military consolidation and defense of the Empire’s frontiers. Issued from the mint of Antioch, it reflects the importance of stable gold currency in Late Roman economic systems.

The reverse legend “Restitutor Reipublicae” (“Restorer of the State”) presents the emperor as a protector and restorer of imperial order, a key propaganda message during a time of external threats and internal instability.

Depicted holding a labarum (imperial standard) and a globe symbolizing victory, the coin emphasizes both military authority and divine legitimacy. It illustrates how coinage served as a political tool to reinforce imperial power across the Roman world.