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Nummus - Arcadius VOT X MVLT XX; Alexandria
| Bronze | 1.18 g | 12.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | 1 Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 12.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
VOT/X/MVLT/XV within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
X
MVLT
XX
ALEΓ
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Arcadius coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Arcadius in 378 AD, which introduced a new standardized system of coinage across the Roman Empire. This coin, minted in Alexandria, was one of the first coins to bear the new standardized design and was used widely throughout the empire for everyday transactions. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus - Arcadius coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across a vast and diverse empire.
