Maiorina - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORUM, Constantinopolis

€75,086.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueMaiorina (1⁄72)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#52c
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, pearl-diademed bust right, holding spear and shield
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN THEODOSIVS PF AVG
Reverse descriptionEmperor standing left on galley, holding spear, Victory sitting left at the helm, steering the ship. Some versions have a wreath in left field. Mintmark starts with CON.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM CON
(Translation: Constantinople.)
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (378-383) CONA - RIC #52c 1, no wreath -
ND (378-383) CONA - RIC #52c 3, wreath in left -
ND (378-383) CONB - RIC #52c 2, no wreath -
ND (378-383) CONB - RIC #52c 4, wreath in left -
ND (378-383) CONε - RIC #52c 6, wreath in left -
Catalog ID4174603100
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