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Nummus - Theodosius I VOT X MVLT XX; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.23 g | 14.00 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 | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 14.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Vows on four lines within laurel wreath, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT X MVLT XX
SMKA
Unabridged legend: Votis decennalibus multis vicennalibus
Translation: Vows for the tenth reign anniversary and more for the twentieth to come
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.
