Nummus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG, palm branch - HN, Constantinopolis

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#57d (9-11) , OCRE#ric.9.cnp.57D
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis, helmeted, head left, seated facing, holding globe and partly seen spear, right leg bare. Palm branch in left field. Letters (ligate) in right field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCOR-DIA AVGGG HN
(Translation: The good agreement between the emperors.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (378-383)  - 2nd Officina (CONSB; Subtype 9) -
ND (378-383)  - 5th Officina (CONSԐ; Subtype 10) -
ND (378-383)  - 6th Officina (CONSς; Subtype 11) -
Catalog ID2603982760
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