Nummus - Theodosius I VOT X MVLT XX, Cyzicus

€318,528.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.23 g
Dimensions14.00 mm
Thickness1.40 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#21C, OCRE#ric.9.cyz.21C
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 august)
Reverse descriptionVows on four lines within laurel wreath, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT X MVLT XX SMKA
(Translation: Vows for the tenth reign anniversary and more for the twentieth to come)
Edge
MintSMK
Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ
Peninsula, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 1st Officina (SMKA) -
ND (378-383)  - 2nd Officina (SMKB) -
ND (378-383)  - 3rd Officina (SMKΓ) -
ND (378-383)  - 4th Officina (SMKΔ) -
Catalog ID6589993070
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