Nummus - Theodosius I SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Antioch

€125,847.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-392
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#67, Cohen#30, OCRE#ric.9.tri.67
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionThe Victory walking to left, holding a trophee and carrying a prisonner; in the left field, latin cross whose the upper branch has the shape of a rho. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: The conservation of the State.)
EdgePlain
MintANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (383-392)  - 2nd Officina (ΑΝΤΒ) -
ND (383-392)  - 4th Officina (ΑΝΤΔ) -
Catalog ID6320544320
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