Christian Roman Coin | Bronze Nummis

Christian Roman Coin | Bronze NummisHistory of the Artifact Bronze nummi bearing a cross on the reverse are emblematic of the increasing integration of Christianity into the fabric of the late Roman state, especially under the reigns of emperors like Theodosius II and his successors. By the fifth century, Christian symbols were becoming more prevalent on coinage, reflecting the empire's official embrace of Christianity following Constantines earlier reforms and Theodosius II's issuing

marking a new chapter in Chinese numismatics

Founded in the early 11th century

maintaining the status of the city as capital of the Roman government of Sicily and seat of the praetor

carefully engraved in intaglio with a depiction of a winged sphinx standing on a baseline

the medal features the left-facing

The series is remarkable because it features a variety of animals

or references to his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and other frontier conflicts

and the forces of nature

the goddess Nike is depicted holding a wreath and a palm branch

Tiberius was consolidating power

ranging from small species measuring around 2 meters (6

The inscriptions around his image usually emphasized his titles and achievements