Description: Theodosius I (379 - 395 AD). AE2, Constantinople mint 392-395 AD. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor standing facing holding labarum and globe, CONSA in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 5,5 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 88a (no crosses)

Commentary: rare with two crosses; dark grey patina

History: Although Theodosius had earlier voiced his support for the preservation of temples or pagan statues as useful public buildings or as works of art, in 391 AD he officially sanctioned the destruction of the most famous of the temples in the East, the Serapeum in Alexandria.

Article Number: 059-09-04-42384