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Maiorina - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 3.66 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 392-395 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
The emperor standing facing, head to his left, holding labarum with right hand and globe in left hand; mintmark in exergue, sometimes with dot at the end; sometimes symbol + in both fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
CONSB
Translation:
Gloria Romanorum.
To the glory of the Roman people.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire. He was responsible for establishing Christianity as the official religion of the empire and oversaw many significant political and military reforms. The coin's design, including the image of Theodosius I and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM," reflects the power and influence of the Roman Empire during his reign.
