© Martin Buser Liesberg
© Martin Buser Liesberg
Maiorina - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Theodosius in military clothes, head laureate, looking to the left, raising his right hand and holding a globe, standing on the prow of a galley led by a Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA ROMANORVM
T
CONA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Theodosius I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 378 to 395 AD. The coin's design includes the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans) and "Constantinopolis" (Constantinople), reflecting the shift of power from Rome to the new capital city of Constantinople. This coin is a significant artifact in the history of the Roman Empire and early Christianity.
