Description
Arcadius (383 – 408 AD). AE2, Nicomedia mint. D N ARCADIVS P F AVGVSTVS; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI, emperor standing right, head left, holding standard and globe, foot on captive, SMNΓ in ex.
Arcadius; AE2 Nicomedia; emperor with captive
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,40 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX 261, 44c |
| Commentary: | overstruck on Valentinian II (REPARATIO REIPVB) with clear legend of previous issue but probably smoothed fields; brown patina |
Historical Context
Arcadius was one of the last Roman emperors who received his education also from pagan teachers.
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