Description: Theodosius II (402 -450 AD). AE4, Cyzicus mint 445-450 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, cross above head / Cross within wreath; SMK(A) in ex.

Diameter: AE12 mm

Weight: 1 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC X 449

Commentary: good portrait, off-centre

History: Reigning for 42 years - the longest time of all the Roman emperors -Theodosius had never have to deal with any usurpation, whereas the West had seen one nearly every decade.

Article Number: 063-03-06-43702