Nummus - Aelia Flaccilla SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Antioch

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight6 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#62, OCRE#ric.9.anch.62
Obverse descriptionBust of Aelia Flaccilla, with elaborate head-dress, draped, necklace, and mantle, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL FLAC-CILLA AVG
(Translation: Aelia Flaccilla empress.)
Reverse descriptionAelia Flaccilla, head right, standing facing, arms folded on breast. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI-PVBLICAE
(Translation: Salvation of the State.)
Edge
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (383-388)  - 5th Officina (ANTԐ) -
Catalog ID2057638830
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