Wreath With VOT X MVLT XX Legend Reverse Issued by Theodosius I

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Wreath With VOT X MVLT XX Legend Reverse Issued by Theodosius I

This VOTIS X MVLT XX with wreath reverse was struck by Theodosius I. The mint appears to be SMKr (Kyzicus). The wreath types are very common and, like the altar with inscription types, were issued on the occasion of the emperor paying his vows every fifth anniversary of the beginning of his reign. The vows were a money sacrifice paid to the gods (later the Catholic Church) in thanks for the last five years and to ensure that the emperor would have a good reign during the next five years.

The mintmark appears to be SMKr or SMHr, indicating that the coin was struck at either the Kyzikos or the Heracleia mint.

Catalog Number LRBC 3557 Carson, Hill, and Kent Late Roman Bronze Coinage

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