Nummus - Theodosius I VOT X MVLT XX; Heraclea

€465,240.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight0.82 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#19c , OCRE#ric.9.her.19C , RCV V#20584
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius I, pious and blessed emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVows on four lines within laurel wreath. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT X MVLT XX
(Translation: Vows for the tenth reign anniversary and more for the twentieth to come.)
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea, modern-day Marmara
Ereğli, Turkey
MintageND (378-383)  - 1st Officina (SMHA; Subtype 1) -
ND (378-383)  - 4th Officina (●SMHΔ; Subtype 2) -
Catalog ID8581667570
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