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RIC IX Antioch 47C

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Antioch 47C. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG.

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

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Historical context

Appointed to take charge of a military emergency after Valens fell at Adrianople, Theodosius ended the Gothic War in 382 and later became the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire.

Struck at the eastern mint of Antioch in Syria, this bronze AE3 coin was issued under the authority of Theodosius I. The obverse depicts the pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor alongside the inscription "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG". The reverse bears the legend "CONCOR-DIA AVGGG" and portrays a helmeted Constantinopolis seated on a throne, holding a spear and globe with her foot set upon a prow.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Antioch, Syria
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne, holding partly seen spear and globe, right leg bare, right foot on prow
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCOR-DIA AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Antioch 47C
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N THEODO-SIVS 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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