Obverse © MG
Obverse © MG
Maiorina - Arcadius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 5.29 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 392-395 |
| Value | 1 Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.29 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#112927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, head right, holding standard in right hand and a globe in left hand turned upwards.
Sometimes in right field, a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
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Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum
Translation: To the glory of the Roman people
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Arcadius on one side and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (meaning "Glory of the Romans") on the other, which reflects the imperial propaganda and ideology of the Roman Empire during the late 4th century.
