Arcadius; AE4 Rome; Roma with Victory
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE4 Rome mint 404-408 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VRBS ROMA FELIX; Roma standing facing, head right, trophy in right hand, Victory in left, OF-E across fields; SMROM in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
2,16 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC X 1277 (OF T)
Commentary:
scarce and even rare with nearly full legends; dark brown-grey patina, some roughness
History:
404 AD is usually given as a date of the last gladiatorial combat to the death in the Colosseum.
Article Number:
003-04-05-44757