Description: Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE3, Antioch mint 395-401 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius, standing left, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand holding a globe (?) on shield, crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand; ANTA in ex.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 2,96 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: cf. RIC X 70; Sear 20832

Commentary: olive grey patina, decent details; globe (?) in emperor's hand

History: Arcadius, born in the most Western part of the Roman Empire (Hispania), became the first ruler of the eastern part after the definite partition.

Article Number: 010-04-05-44149