Maiorina - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORUM; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Emperor standing left on galley, holding spear, Victory sitting left at the helm, steering the ship. Some versions have a wreath in left field. Mintmark starts with CON.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
CON
Translation: Constantinople.
Comment
These are all of the AE2 type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.
