Theodosius II; AE4 Constantinople; vows in wreath
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Description
Theodosius II (402 – 450 AD). AE4, Constantinople mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VT XXX V legend in three lines within laurel wreath; [CON] in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE10 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,40 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | RIC X Constantinople 457 |
| Commentary: | scarce; bronze patina |
Historical Context
The sister of Theodosius II, Pulcheria, acted as his regent and guardian since 414 AD, after his deaths in 450 AD most probably as a sole augusta for a month and at the end as an empress consort for a new emperor Marcian.






