Maiorina - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM, dot, Nicomedia

€396,476.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMaiorina (1⁄72)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#25C, OCRE#ric.9.nic.25C
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, pious happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, on ship, raising right hand; Victory seated at helm. Dot in left field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA RO-MANORVM
(Translation: To the glory of the Romans.)
Edge
MintSMN
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 2nd Officina (SMNB; Subtype 7) -
Catalog ID9809427310
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