Nummus - Theodosius II cross in wreath, Constantinopolis

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IssuerEastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Year402-450
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis / Nummus (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.1 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#444 , OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.444 , LRBC#2239
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 letteringCON
(Translation: Constantinople)
EdgePlain
MintCON
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (402-450) CON - -
Catalog ID6561423770
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