Arcadius; AE2 Nicomedia; emperor with captive
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE2, Nicomedia mint. D N ARCADIVS P F AVGVSTVS; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI, emperor standing right, head left, holding standard and globe, foot on captive, SMNΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
5,4 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX 261, 44c
Commentary:
overstruck on Valentinian II (REPARATIO REIPVB) with clear legends of previous issue
History:
Arcadius was one of the last Roman emperors who received his education also from pagan teachers.
Article Number:
050-06-05-41652