Theodosius II; AE4 Cyzicus; cross in wreath
Description:
Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4, Cyzicus mint 425-450 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross within wreath.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,26 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC X 449
Commentary:
grey patina, good details
History:
Wife of Theodosius, a daughter of an Athenian pagan philosopher and herself also pagan, took the name Eudocia and became Christian.
Article Number:
049-04-03-41652