Arcadius; AE4 Lugdunum; Victory with wreath
75,00 €
Description
Arcadius (383 – 408 AD). AE4, Lugdunum mint. DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, LVGP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,08 |
| Grade: | F/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Lugdunum 44a |
| Commentary: | rare mint for Arcadius; brown patina, area of flat strike on reverse |
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.




