Nummus - Theodosius I VIRTVS AVGGG, Thessalonica

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions16.71 mm
Thickness1.34 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#61B, OCRE#ric.9.thes.61B
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, blessed, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing left, on ship, holding Phoenix on globe and standard, his right foot on captive; Victory at helm. Officina letter in left field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVIRTVS-AVGGG
(Translation: Courage of the three emperors.)
Edge
MintTES
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (383-388)  - 1st Officina (A) -
ND (383-388)  - 2nd Officina (B) -
Catalog ID4499588200
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