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Nummus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG; Antioch
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Theodosius I (379-395) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Constantinopolis helmeted, seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand upwards, draped but right leg bare, right feet on prow.
Letters in left and sometimes right fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGGG
Θ - (Φ / K)
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augustorum.
Translation: Harmony of the emperors.
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I on one side, and the goddess Concordia on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political change in the Roman Empire, as Theodosius I was the first Christian Roman Emperor and issued the Edict of Thessalonica in 380 AD, which made Christianity the official religion of the empire. The image of Concordia on the coin may represent the emperor's efforts to promote unity and harmony within the empire during this time of transition.
