Description: Theodosius II (408 - 450 AD). AE3, 408-423 AD. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; the two emperors Honorius and Theodosius standing facing, holding spears and each resting hand on shield.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 1,94 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: cf. RIC X Thessalonica 396, RIC X Cyzicus 404

Commentary: actually scarce, dark grey patina

History: The University of Constantinople was founded by Theodosius in 425 AD - with the majority (16 out of 31) of chairs already in Greek language.

Article Number: 010-05-02-44149