Nummus - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Thessalonica

€2.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#44B , OCRE#ric.9.thes.44B
Obverse descriptionBust of Theodosius I, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Theodosius I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionEmperor, head right, standing left, on ship, raising right hand; Victory seated at helm. Wreath in left field. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA RO-MANORVM
(Translation: To the glory of the Romans.)
Edge
MintTES
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (383-388)  - 3rd Officina (●TESB; Subtype 2) -
ND (383-388)  - 3rd Officina (TESB; Subtype 1) -
ND (383-388)  - 4th Officina (●TESΔ; Subtype 3) -
Catalog ID8662116230
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