Theodosius II; AE2 Constantinople; two emperors with cross
525,00 €
Description
Theodosius II (402 – 450 AD). AE2, Constantinople mint (struck for or in Cherson). DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG; helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield / CONCORDIA AGV (sic); Theodosius II and Valentinian III standing facing with spears and long cross between.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,60 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 460; NC 1995 p. 271-5; LRBC 2231; Sear 21184 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina, good details with great reverse |
Historical Context
On November the 6th 447 AD, shortly after the construction of Theodosian Walls the city of Constantinople was hit by a massive earthquake destroying severly the newly constructed walls, with 57 of 96 towers collapsing.
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