Hello, I collected five different emperors with the same reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (Glory of the Romans). I think I only miss Valentinian II with this reverse type. For Valentinian I, Valens and Gratian, this is a common reverse and is easy to find. For Arcadius, Theodosius and Valentinian II, it is a little scarcer. This small set is of course need to be expanded with as many different mints as possible. How much I can see on vcoins is the most expensive Valentinian I with the Lugdunum mintmark (LVG). Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding labarum. From numiswiki: GLORIA ROMANORUM. - This legend was first used, as a new title of personal honour, under Constantine the Great, who certainly did perform so many remarkable achievements, that in his case, the emperor was the whole Glory of the Romans. The same epigraph also appears on coins, not only of his sons Constantine jun. Constans, and Constantius; but likewise of Nepotianus, Vetranio, Magnentius, Constantius Gallus, Julianus II, Valentinianus, Valens (see p. 424), Procopius, Gratianus, Valentinianus II, Theodosius the Great, Arcadius, Honorius, &c. Post your examples with this reverse or anything you consider relevant. Valentinian I Valens Gratian Theodosius I Arcadius
GLORIA ROMANORVM was used with several different scenes by all those emperors. This is Valentinian II but not a hair dragger. AE2 Constantinople emperor on ship steered by Victory
Here's another non-hair-dragger design used with the legend GLORIA ROMANORVM. This is from an uncleaned lot and it's tiny! Honorius, AD 393-423. Roman Æ centenionalis, 1.38 g, 13.8 mm, 6 h. Nicomedia, AD 415-423. Obv: D N HONORI-VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right; * behind. Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM, two emperors standing, supporting globe between them; SMNA in exergue. Refs: RIC x, p. 272, 412; LRBC II 2456; RCV 21021; MIRB 75; Cohen 27.
Two different reverse scenes for GLORIA ROMANORVM: 1. Helmeted Roma seated to left on shield, holding victory on globe in her right hand and a transverse scepter with her left Constantine I 2. Emperor standing, head right, holding labarum and globe. Theodosius I Arcadius Honorius
Two more: Arcadius Augustus, A.D. 383-408 (Bronze) AE III Cyzikus mint, A.D. 392-395 Obv: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM - Emperor on horseback, riding right, right hand raised SMKΓ in exergue RIC 29(b) 17mm, 2.0g. Aelia Eudoxia Augusta, A.D. 400-404 (Bronze) AE3 Nicomedia mint, A.D. 395-401 Obv: AEL EVDO-XIA AVG Rev: GLORIA RO-MANORVM - Empress on throne, crowned by hand of God SMNB in exergue; cross (very faint) in right field RIC (Arcadius) 80 17mm, 2.3g
Hello everyone: Taking advantage of such a beautiful post, and being in possession of this.... of this battered “coin”, which is almost embarrassing to show around here, I would like please if someone can help me with it.... I would be “almost” sure that it is Valentinian I, and the only thing I can “imagine” in the mint letters on the reverse, is NSPB. Which would lead me to think that it is Constantinopolis. is it possible, or am I just seeing what my eyes want to see? A thousand thanks for the post and for the help, if possible.... Best regards
Yes, the mint is Constantinople, with a mintmark of CONSP It is either Valentinian I or Valens...the difference is how many letters after the obverse legend break-- 6 is Valens and 9 is Valentinian I. From what I can make out, you have six letters after the break; so it would be Valens.
Thank you very much, I will look with the magnifying glass, but it is difficult to see anything else. Happy Holidays. Abrazo.
Valentinian II, Constantinople, 378-383. Theodosius I, Cyzicus, 383-388 Honorius, Antioch, 392-395 Arcadius, Heraclea, 392-395 Honorius, Antioch, 406-408. The reverse with GLORIA ROMANORVM shows Honorius, Arcadius and Arcadius' son Theodosius II (actually aged no more than 6 or 7).
GinoLR: Thanks for expanding the post. Victor: If it seems to me that the first letter (which is not seen haha) is an S, or so I think when you look at it tilted and the sun hits it between 8 and 9 am.... jajaj joking, I think it's not very scientific and my “method” is not objective. Because of the size of the spaces in which the cracters are not readable but I think they left their mark, would fit just the 6 that correspond to Valens. And about the Mint, looking at it with eyes that see what they want to see.... it would seem to be at the end a Δ.... if so it remains CONSPΔ, Constantinople office 4. The one above I think it is Valentinian I. I also have it from long ago and the letters are somewhat better than the one posted. The middle one of Valens, I found on wildwins that has the CONSPΔ mint, as the poor little one below looks to me. Happy Holidays!!! Best regards
