Description: Theodosius I (379 - 395 AD). AE2, Antioch mint 383-388 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS RXERCITI [sic!]; emperor standing right, holding labarum and globe, spurning captive with foot; ANTA in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 4,46 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 63c.1

Commentary: pleasing brown patina, reverse slightly off center; slabbed

History: Within one year in 390/391 AD the killing of Gothic guard comander led to the Massacre of Thessalonica, Theodosius' penance and ultimately to the prohibition of pagan worship.

Article Number: 010-06-06-44149