Nummus - Theodosius I (REPARATIO REIPVB; Constantinopolis) (383-388) front Nummus - Theodosius I (REPARATIO REIPVB; Constantinopolis) (383-388) back
Nummus - Theodosius I (REPARATIO REIPVB; Constantinopolis) (383-388) photo
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Nummus - Theodosius I REPARATIO REIPVB; Constantinopolis

 
Bronze 2.85 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Theodosius I (379-395)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
383-388
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.85 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#400913
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPARATIO-REIPVB

Unabridged legend: Reparatio Reipublicae.

Translation:
 Recovery of the State.
Constantinople.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Theodosius I, who was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire before it was divided into Eastern and Western halves.