© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Nummus - Arcadius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinople
| Bronze | 5.44 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius II (402-450) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | 1 Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#225703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, head left, holding standard and resting shield at side, bound captive seated on ground to left, head right
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Arcadius (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Constantinople) (378-383) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (meaning "Glory of the Romans") on the other side. This coin was minted during Arcadius' reign, which lasted from 378 to 383 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, this coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
