Description: Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4 Antioch mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross within wreath; ANTA in ex.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 1,22 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 453-4

Commentary: dark grey patina, some sandy deposits, rough edges

History: In 425 AD the University of Constantinople was founded by Theodosius II: with 15 chairs in Latin and 16 in Greek - a clear sign of a shift towards Greek legacy of the Eastern half of the empire.

Article Number: 063-04-06-45597