Theodosius II; AE4 Antioch; cross
55,00 €
Description
Theodosius II (402 – 450 AD). AE4 Antioch mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross within wreath; ANTA in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE13 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,22 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 453-4 |
| Commentary: | dark grey patina, some sandy deposits, rough edges |
Historical Context
In 425 AD the University of Constantinople was founded by Theodosius II: with 15 chairs in Latin and 16 in Greek - a clear sign of a shift towards Greek legacy of the Eastern half of the empire.
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