Description: Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4 Rome mint, struck under Johannes 423-425 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICE; Victory advancing left, holding trophy over shoulder and dragging captive, staurogram in left field; RM in ex.

Diameter: AE12 mm

Weight: 1,3 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC X 1912; Sear 21223

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina, reverse off center

History: Johannes was elevated to the rank of emperor by patrician Castinus in 423 AD and the coinage minted in Theodosius' name was clearly an effort to reach an agreement with the Eastern half of the empire.

Article Number: 005-02-03-44953