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RIC X Theodosius II (East) 336

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Theodosius II (East) 336. Denomination: Tremissis. Authority: Theodosius II. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Eudoxia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, with the legend AEL EVDO-XIA AVG.

The reverse shows cross within a wreath; ties 10, 11, and 12. The obverse shows bust of Eudoxia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, with the legend AEL EVDO-XIA AVG. The reverse shows cross within a wreath; ties 10, 11, and 12.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Theodosius II ruled as Roman emperor from 402 until 450, serving as sole emperor in the Eastern Roman Empire following the death of his father, Arcadius, in 408. His rule from Constantinople saw major developments in the capital, including the construction of the Theodosian walls and the establishment of the University of Constantinople in 425.

This gold tremissis was struck at the Constantinople mint under the authority of Theodosius II. Introduced into Roman currency in the 380s by Theodosius I, the tremissis took its name from its value of one third of a solidus and was regularly minted throughout late antiquity. The obverse depicts the bust of Eudoxia with the legend "AEL EVDO-XIA AVG", paired with a reverse showing a cross within a wreath.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Tremissis

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Theodosius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Eudoxia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings
Reverse
Cross within a wreath; ties 10, 11, and 12
Obverse legend
AEL EVDO-XIA AVG
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC X Theodosius II (East) 336
Denomination and metal
Tremissis, Gold
Obverse legend to match
AEL EVDO-XIA AVG
Reverse legend to match
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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. 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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Theodosius II (East) 334

    Same ruler, denomination and reverse type; reverse legend not recorded in the source. Consolidated into this entry.

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