Theodosius II; AE4 Antioch; cross in wreath
50,00 €
Description
Theodosius II (402 -450 AD). AE4, Antioch mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, cross above head / Cross within wreath.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,02 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 454 |
| Commentary: | scarce variety; grey patina with sand deposits |
Historical Context
At the end of the 4th century cross was firmly established as a symbol of Christianity and began to appear regularly on the coinage - sometimes even in an inflationary fashion.
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