Arcadius; AE4 Antioch; Victory with captive
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE4, Antioch mint 383-392 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory walking left, holding trophy over shoulder, dragging a captive behind her, Petrine Cross in left field; ANTΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
0,98 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX 67d, Γ, cross
Commentary:
rare with Petrine Cross; green patina with light deposits, well centered, good details
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:
031-02-04-42962