Theodosius II; AE4 Cyzicus; cross in wreath
70,00 €
Description
Theodosius II (402 -450 AD). AE4, Cyzicus mint 445-450 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right, cross above head / Cross within wreath; SMK(A) in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,00 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 449 |
| Commentary: | good portrait, off-centre |
Historical Context
Reigning for 42 years - the longest time of all the Roman emperors -Theodosius had never have to deal with any usurpation, whereas the West had seen one nearly every decade.
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