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RIC X Arcadius 156

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Arcadius 156. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Arcadius. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, star behind, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG.

The reverse shows arcadius, Honorius, and Theodosius II standing, facing front; two outermost figures are taller, heads turning towards one another, holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; innermost figure is shorter, head right, holding spear in right hand, with the legend GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM.

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Historical context

This bronze AE3 denomination was struck under Arcadius at the Alexandria mint. The coin bears the obverse inscription "D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG" and features the reverse legend "GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM". The reverse design depicts Arcadius standing alongside his brother Honorius and Theodosius II, with the two taller outer rulers facing towards each other holding spears and shields, while the shorter innermost figure holds a spear.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Arcadius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, star behind
Reverse
Arcadius, Honorius, and Theodosius II standing, facing front; two outermost figures are taller, heads turning towards one another, holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; innermost figure is shorter, head right, holding spear in right hand
Obverse legend
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Arcadius 156
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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