Nummus - Aelia Flacilla SALVS REPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 5.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory seated right on throne, writing ☧ on shield held on small column.
Lettering: SALVS REPVBLICAE
Unabridged legend: Salus Reipublicae
Translation:
Salvation of the State.
Constantinople.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Aelia Flacilla, the wife of Emperor Theodosius I, who was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband's policies. She played a significant role in promoting Christianity in the Roman Empire and was revered as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
