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Nummus - Arcadius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
| Bronze | 6.25 g | 22 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 | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, head to left, holding labarum and shield set on ground; to left, captive seated facing, head to right.
Sometimes cross in left field.
Star followed by mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Arcadius coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Arcadius (378-383 AD) to commemorate the victory of the Roman Empire over the Goths. The coin features the image of Arcadius on one side and the legend "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans) on the other. This coin was minted in Antioch, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time. Despite being made of bronze, which was a relatively common material for coins at the time, the Nummus - Arcadius coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item due to its historical significance.
