© MBR
© MBR
Nummus - Theodosius II GLORIA ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Arcadius (383-408) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#407348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arcadius, Honorius, and Theodosius II standing, facing front; two outermost figures are taller, heads turning towards one another, holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; innermost figure is shorter, head right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Theodosius II (GLORIA ROMANORVM; Nicomedia) (351-355) coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Theodosius II, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire) during a time of significant religious and political change. Theodosius II was instrumental in establishing Christianity as the official religion of the empire, and his reign marked the beginning of a new era of Christian dominance in the region. The coin's design, which includes the image of Theodosius II and the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" (Glory of the Romans), reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during this time period.