© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
Nummus - Theodosius I CONCORDIA AVGGG; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.56 g | 18 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 | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Roma seated facing, head to right, helmeted, draped but right leg nude, holding globe in left hand and spear with right hand.
Small cross in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVGGG
✚
Unabridged legend: Consordia Augustorum Trium.
Translation: Harmony of the three emperors.
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 symbolizes the unity and harmony that Theodosius I aimed to bring to the Roman Empire during his reign.
