Nummus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG, Cyzicus

€308,826.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.56 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#18c, OCRE#ric.9.cyz.18C
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionRoma seated facing, head to right, helmeted, draped but right leg nude, holding globe in left hand and spear with right hand. Small cross in left field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringCONCORDIA AVGGG ✚
(Translation: Harmony of the three emperors.)
Edge
MintSMK
Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ
Peninsula, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 3rd Officina (SMKΓ) -
Catalog ID6909393390
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