Nummus - Theodosius II cross in wreath, Cyzicus

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year425-435
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Nummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.26 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#449
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius II right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus. Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Fortunate August.)
Reverse descriptionChristian cross in wreath. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSMKB
EdgePlain
MintSMK
Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ
Peninsula, Turkey
MintageND (425-435) SMKA - 1st officina -
ND (425-435) SMKB - 2nd officina -
Catalog ID5814258120
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