Description: Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE2, Nicomedia mint. D N ARCADIVS P F AVGVSTVS; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI, emperor standing right, head left, holding standard and globe, foot on captive, SMNΓ in ex.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 5,4 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC IX 261, 44c

Commentary: overstruck on Valentinian II (REPARATIO REIPVB) with clear legends of previous issue

History: Arcadius was one of the last Roman emperors who received his education also from pagan teachers.

Article Number: 050-06-05-41652