Theodosius I; AE2 Antioch; emperor with captive
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Description
Theodosius I (379 – 395 AD). AE2, Antioch mint 383-388 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS RXERCITI [sic!]; emperor standing right, holding labarum and globe, spurning captive with foot; ANTA in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,46 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 63c.1 |
| Commentary: | pleasing brown patina, reverse slightly off center; slabbed |
Historical Context
Within one year in 390/391 AD the killing of Gothic guard comander led to the Massacre of Thessalonica, Theodosius' penance and ultimately to the prohibition of pagan worship.
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