Arcadius; AE2 Constantinople; emperor with globe
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE2, Constantinople mint 392-395 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor standing facing, head right, holding standard and globe, crosses in both fields, CONSΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
6,16 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC.88 b(2) (no cross)
Commentary:
rather rare with crosses; dark grey patina with some deposits, good reverse
History:
Arcadius was one of the last Roman emperors who received his education also from pagan teachers.
Article Number:
046-03-04-41652