Arcadius; AE4 Constantinople; Victory with captive
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE4, Constantinople mint 388-392 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory walking left, dragging captive, staurogram in left field; CONS... In ex.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,18 g
Grade:
gVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC IX 86c
Commentary:
dark grey patina, choice details
History:
In 399 AD Arcadius granted a consulship to eunuch and former slave Entropius, which caused an outrage throughout the empire.
Article Number:
011-04-02-44149