Description: Theodosius II (402 -450 AD). AE4, Antioch mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, cross above head / Cross within wreath.

Diameter: AE11 mm

Weight: 1,02 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC X 454

Commentary: scarce variety; grey patina with sand deposits

History: At the end of the 4th century cross was firmly established as a symbol of Christianity and began to appear regularly on the coinage - sometimes even in an inflationary fashion.

Article Number: 063-02-08-43702