Nummus - Theodosius II cross in wreath; Cyzicus

Features

Issuer Eastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Emperor Theodosius II (402-450)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 425-435
Value 1 Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency Solidus (330-476)
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.26 g
Diameter 11 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
280694
References RIC X# 449
John P. C. Kent, Robert A. G. Carson, Andrew Burnett; 1994. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 10. The Divided Empire and the Fall of the Western Parts (AD 395–491). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Bust of Theodosius II right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG

Translation:
Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus.
Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Fortunate August.

Reverse

Christian cross in wreath.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SMKB

Edge

Plain

Mint

SMK Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ Peninsula, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (425-435) SMKA 74% 1st officina
ND (425-435) SMKB 14% 2nd officina

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