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RIC IX Antioch 45B

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Antioch 45B. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, head left, seated facing, on throne, holding globe and partly seen spear, left leg bare, with the legend CONCOR-DIA AVGGG.

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Historical context

Theodosius I ruled as Roman emperor from 379 to 395, initially governing the eastern provinces of the empire. Appointed by Gratian following the death of Valens, Theodosius governed alongside Gratian and his younger brother Valentinian II, who held nominal co-rule in the west. This division continued the late Roman system of governance shared among multiple collegiate emperors.

Produced under the authority of Theodosius I at the eastern mint of Antioch in Syria, this bronze AE3 coinage features Valentinian II on the obverse with the inscription "D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts the helmeted Roma seated upon a throne holding a globe and spear, accompanied by the legend "CONCOR-DIA AVGGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Antioch, Syria
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, head left, seated facing, on throne, holding globe and partly seen spear, left leg bare
Obverse legend
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCOR-DIA AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Antioch 45B
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCOR-DIA AVGGG
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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