Theodosius II; AE4 Heraclea; cross in wreath
Description:
Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4, Constantinople mint. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross within wreath, SMHA in ex.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,14 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC X 442
Commentary:
green patina with some deposits
History:
Wife of Theodosius, a daughter of an Athenian pagan philosopher and herself also pagan, took the name Eudocia and became Christian.
Article Number:
049-04-04-41652