The Miliarense was a large silver coin, introduced to the late Roman monetary system in the early 4th century. It was struck with variable fineness, generally with a weight between 3.8 and 6.0 grams, and a diameter of c. 23–24 mm.
The miliarense was struck first under Constantine the Great (r. 306–337). There were two kinds of miliarense coins: light and heavy. It took 14 heavy miliarensia and 18 light miliarensia to equal one gold solidus (as also introduced by Constantine).
The miliarense was struck first under Constantine the Great (r. 306–337). There were two kinds of miliarense coins: light and heavy. It took 14 heavy miliarensia and 18 light miliarensia to equal one gold solidus (as also introduced by Constantine).
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Theodosius II
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Light miliarense
struck 408-420
in
Constantinople
Obverse: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II to left
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM / CON Theodosius II, nimbate and in military attire, standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left; in field to left, star
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 4.26 g
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 4.26 g
No notes for this coin
RIC 370