Nummus - Arcadius (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) front Nummus - Arcadius (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) back
Nummus - Arcadius (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (388-392) photo
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Nummus - Arcadius SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis

 
Bronze 1 g 14.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
388-392
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1 g
Diameter
14.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#71329
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Victory advancing left, head turned right, looking & pulling on the hair of a captive & holding trophy over right shoulder, P-cross monogram to left

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALVS REIPVBLICAE

Unabridged legend: Salus Reipublicae

Translation: Salvation of the State

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is the smallest denomination struck under Arcadius. This type was in use under Theodosius I, Valentinianus II and Arcadius.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Arcadius (SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Arcadius, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 383 to 408 AD. Despite being made of bronze, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was used widely throughout the empire. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of a Roman soldier, which was a common motif on coins during this time period, symbolizing the empire's military power and prowess.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (388-392) CONSA - - - - - -

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