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Nummus - Arcadius GLORIA ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 5.98 g | 24 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 | 5.98 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#424411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emperor, head left, standing facing, holding standard in right hand and resting left on shield; to left, kneeling captive.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum.
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Arcadius on one side and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (meaning "Glory of the Romans") on the other, which reflects the imperial propaganda and ideology of the Roman Empire during the Late Antiquity period.
