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Nummus - Theodosius I VOT X MVLT XX; Alexandria
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 12 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
X
MVLT
XX
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Multis Vicecennalibus
vows (prayers) on the tenth anniversary [of the emperor's rule], more for his [anticipated] twentieth anniversary
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.
