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Nummus - Theodosius I GLORIA ROMANORVM; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 1.93 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valentinian II (375-392) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left.
Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Unabridged legend: Gloria Romanorum.
Translation: To the Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Theodosius I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 378 to 395 AD. The coin's design includes the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" which means "Glory of the Romans" in Latin, indicating the significance of Christianity during this period. Additionally, the coin was minted in Thessalonica, which was an important city in the Roman Empire and a center of early Christianity.
