Arcadius; AE3 Antioch; Victory crowning emperor
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Description
Arcadius (383 – 408 AD). AE3, Antioch mint 395-401 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius, standing left, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand holding a globe (?) on shield, crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand; ANTA in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,96 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | cf. RIC X 70; Sear 20832 |
| Commentary: | olive grey patina, decent details; globe (?) in emperor's hand |
Historical Context
Arcadius, born in the most Western part of the Roman Empire (Hispania), became the first ruler of the eastern part after the definite partition.
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