Theodosius I; AE3 Siscia; Roma seated
Description:
Theodosius I (379 - 395 AD). AE3, Siscia mint. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG / diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA AVGGG; Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe in right and reversed spear in left, BSISC in ex.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
2 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 27 d2
Commentary:
dark olive-grey patina, well centered, sharp details
History:
In 380 AD Theodosius I together wit Gratian and Valentinian II issued the so called Edict of Thessalonica declaring Nicene Trinitarian Christianity to be the only legitimate imperial religion and called it "Catholic".
Article Number:
047-09-02-41652