Nummus - Aelia Flaccilla SALVS REIPVBLICAE, ☧, Constantinople

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#82 (3) , OCRE#ric.9.cnp.82
Obverse descriptionBust of Aelia Flacilla, with elaborate head-dress, draped, necklace, and mantle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL FLACCILLA AVG
(Translation: Aelia Flaccilla empress.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing facing, arms folded on breast. Chi Rho in right field.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringSALVS REIPVBLICAE ☧
(Translation: The safety of the state.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (383-388)  - 5th Officina (CONSԐ; Subtype 3) -
Catalog ID7435796760
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