Theodosius II; AE3; Theodosius II and Honorius
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Description
Theodosius II (408 – 450 AD). AE3, 408-423 AD. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; the two emperors Honorius and Theodosius standing facing, holding spears and each resting hand on shield.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,94 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | cf. RIC X Thessalonica 396, RIC X Cyzicus 404 |
| Commentary: | actually scarce, dark grey patina |
Historical Context
The University of Constantinople was founded by Theodosius in 425 AD - with the majority (16 out of 31) of chairs already in Greek language.
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