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Nummus - Arcadius SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.45 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-408 |
| Value | 1 Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#258628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive; on left, Chi-Rho
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS REIPVBLICAE
Translation: The Wellbeing of the State
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Arcadius (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Antioch) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Arcadius on one side and the inscription "SALVS REIPVBLICAE" (meaning "salvation of the republic") on the other. This coin was minted during Arcadius' reign from 383 to 408 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Eastern Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during that time period.
