Nummus - Theodora PIETAS ROMANA, Constantinopolis

€317,547.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year337-340
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#36, LRBC#1050, OCRE#ric.8.cnp.36
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodora, right, wearing plain mantle and necklace, hair elaborately dressed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL MAX THEODORAE AVG
(Translation: Flaviae Maximae Theodorae Augustae: To Flavia Maxima Theodora Augusta.)
Reverse descriptionTheodora standing facing, turning her head to the right, holding a child in her arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS ROMANA • CONSЄ
(Translation: The Roman Piety. Constantinople.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (337-340)  - 5th Officina (CONSЄ) -
Catalog ID7811776920
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