Nummus - Theodosius I VICTORIA AVGGG, Rome

€440,043.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-387
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#56C , OCRE#ric.9.rom.56C
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTOR-IA AVGGG
(Translation: Victory of the three Emperors.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (383-387)  - 1st Officina (RP; Subtype 1) -
ND (383-387)  - 3rd Officina (RT; Subtype 2) -
ND (383-387)  - 4th Officina (RQ; Subtype 3) -
Catalog ID7322732740
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