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RIC IX Aquileia 58C

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Aquileia 58C. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Theodosius I; Valentinian II. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG.

The reverse shows victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In right field, ☧, with the legend SALVS REI-PVBLICAE.

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Historical context

The Roman emperors Theodosius I and Valentinian II shared governance of the Roman Empire during the late fourth century. Valentinian II ruled in the West from 375 until 392, while Theodosius I governed the eastern provinces from 379 before eventually becoming the last emperor to rule the entire empire. After Theodosius's death in 395, his sons Arcadius and Honorius ruled separate courts in the east and west.

Produced at the mint of Aquileia, this bronze AE4 piece belongs to the system of late Roman bronze denominations where AE4 designates the smallest size category. The obverse bears the portrait and name of Theodosius's son Arcadius, with the legend "D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE4

Technical characteristics

Mint
Aquileia
Authority
Theodosius I; Valentinian II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In right field, ☧
Obverse legend
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS REI-PVBLICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Aquileia 58C
Denomination and metal
AE4, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS REI-PVBLICAE
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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