Roman — Roman; 379-400
Coin, nummus AE4
A possible copper alloy nummus of the House of Theodosius, the ruling dynasty of the Roman Empire, AD 379-455. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in c. AD 379-400.
Obv: Worn. Obv inscription: Illegible. Rev: Victory, advancing left, dragging a captive by the hair. Rev inscription: [SALVS REIPVBLIC(A)E].
Found scattered in a stokehole of a small hypocaust in the east wing of Billingsgate Bath House, Lower Thames Street, London EC3 [City of London].
Condition: pr/pr+.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 25300/21
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE4
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- House of Theodosius
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- Production date:
- Roman; 379-400
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 13 mm, WT 0.46 g, Axis ?
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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