Theodosius II; AE4 Thessalonica; Theodosius II and Honorius standing
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Description
Theodosius II (402 -450 AD). AE4, Thessalonica mint 408-423 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM / Theodosius and Honorius standing facing one another, each holding spear and shield.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE14 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,98 |
| Grade: | gF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC X 396 |
| Commentary: | scarcer with two emperors,tight flan |
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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