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Theodosius II, Silver, Heavy Miliarense, Constantinople, 408-420

 
 

Obverse

Bearded bust of Theodosius II facing right.

DNTHEODO-SIVSPPVC

Reverse

Standing Theodosius II nimbate in military costume with spear and shield.

GLORI-ROMNORVM

Symbol

Star in left field.

Exergue

CON

Obverse

Bearded bust of Theodosius II facing right.

DNTHEODO-SIVSPPVC

Reverse

Standing Theodosius II nimbate in military costume with spear and shield.

GLORI-ROMNORVM

Symbol

Star in left field.

Exergue

CON

Accession number BZC.1999.12
Ruler Theodosius II
Date of Reign 408–450
Metal Silver
Denomination Heavy Miliarense
Mint Constantinople
Date 408420
Diameter 23.0 mm
Weight 5.0 g
Relation of Dies 12:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

This is the second known specimen; not in MIRB.

RIC 10: no. 377 (similar).

Acquisition History

Spink’s Numismatic Circular, 107, no. 6 (July 1999): 185, no. 2810