Arcadius; AE3 Thessalonica; emperor with captive
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint 383-387 AD. DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor advancing right, head turned back, holding labarum, dragging captive, Γ in right field, TES in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
1,82 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 60c
Commentary:
scarce mint; mottled light brown and light green patina, well centered with full legends
History:
Arcadius revived the anti-pagan laws but enacted laws protecting Jewish religion.
Article Number:
043-06-06-41652