Theodosius
I (379-395 A.D.) - AE2 Double Centenionalis or Maiorina - 23.12mm, 5.44g |
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Obverse - DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG Theodosius, his pearl diademed, helmeted, and draped bust right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left. |
Reverse - GLORIA RO-MANORVM Wreath in left field, CONB in exergue. Emperor standing left, head right, raising right hand, on a galley, with Victory seated at the helm. |
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Minted at the 2nd officina (B) in Constantinopolis (Istanbul, Turkey) between 383 and 386 A.D. Reference: Pearce, J.W.E., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 9 (RIC), Constsntinopolis, p226, nr 52c.4 (obv. legend 3, bust J, mm 4). Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Volume 5, 406, nr. 20478 Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage" (LRBC), Part II, Constantinople, p89, .nr 2152. Voetter, O., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiser, Kaiserinnen und Caesaren von Diocletianus bis Romulus, Katalog der hinterlassenen Sammlung und Aufzeichnung des Herrn Paul Gerin", (Voetter-Gerin), Constantinopolis, Theodosius, p93, nr. 15. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p1131, nr. 235 (B6, O1, R6, T27, M5, Exe: wreath/CONB). General referenve works (no exact determination possible): Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p312, nr 26. Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd edition, (Kampmann) p469, nr. 160.26. Quality: Very Fine- Rarity: C (Common) |