Nummus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG, Θ-Φ, Antioch

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#44b (2), OCRE#ric.9.anch.44B
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius I pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis, turreted, head right, seated facing, on throne, holding sceptre in right hand and resting left on knee. Letters across fields.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringCONCOR-DIA AVGGG Θ - Φ
(Translation: Concordance between the emperors.)
Edge
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 3rd Officina (ANTΓ; Subtype 2) -
Catalog ID3143347220
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