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Nummus

This term has 1,130 records attributed within our system.

Term type

Object name
AAT
Object category

Broader Terms used

<Roman coin denominations>

Narrower Terms used

decanummium

Equivalent Terms used

nummi

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Nummus

Maker(s)

Ruler: Theodosius I (379-95)
Ruler: Flaccilla (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Antioch

Nummus

Maker(s)

Ruler: Arcadius (383-408)
Ruler: Honorius (395-423) (Struck in the name of)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Alexandria

Nummus

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constans (AD 333-50)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Treveri (Uncertain)
Mint: Trier

Nummus

Maker(s)

Urbs Roma (Commemorative)
Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37) (Inferred)
State: Roman Empire
Mint: Siscia
Mint: Sisak

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