© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ In the name of Theodosius I
| Bronze | 5.32 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Germanic tribes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 379-425 |
| Currency | Solidus (circa 301-750) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two people on a boat with staff in-between, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CNTHO OSICI
NNTI
Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum
Translation: Glory to the Romans.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is said to have been struck from the mid-4th to early-5th century. With Theodosius I only coming to power in 379, that is the most likely starting date for this type.The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ (AE), followed by the coin's diameter. The Æ part simply means the coin is made of a base alloy, and because the diameter of these coins is never exactly as intended, different numbers can appear after the Æ for the same type.
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary; while some coins have legible legends, the legends of others may have been reduced to basically only lines.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was likely minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire. Theodosius I, also known as Theodosius the Great, was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire, and his reign marked the end of the Western Roman Empire and the beginning of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. This coin, bearing his name, may have been minted during a time of transition and upheaval, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
