Arcadius; AE3 Constantinople; Constantinopolis seated
Description:
Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE3, Constantinople mint 401-403 AD. DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; helmeted bust facing, diademed, cuirassed, spear in right over right shoulder behind head, shield decorated with a cross on left arm / CONCORDIA AVGG; Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, long scepter in right, Victory on globe in left, foot on prow, CONSA in ex.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
1,64 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 85
Commentary:
olive green patina, good centering with full legends
History:
Strong opposition to Germanic officers, inspired largely out of fear and perhaps racism, was a lasting legacy of Arcadius' reign.
Article Number:
041-09-03-41652