Nummus - Theodosius I VIRTVS EXERCITI, Constantinopolis

€333,036.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#83b, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.83B
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 descriptionEmperor standing right, holding standard with right hand and globe in left hand, left foot on captive on the ground on right looking upwards; in left field a christogram or a Latin cross. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITI
(Translation: The bravery of the Army)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (383-388)  - 1st Officina (CONSA) -
Catalog ID6218956540
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