Theodosius II; AE4 Constantinople; vows in wreath
50,00 €
Description
Theodosius II (402 – 450 AD). AE4, Constantinopple mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VT – XXX – V within laurel wreath, CON in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE10 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,16 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 457 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina, decent details for the type |
Historical Context
The impressive Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, built during the reign of Theodosius II, allowed the city to survive as a capital of Byzantine Empire for the next 1000 years.
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