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RIC IX Arelate 21

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Arelate 21. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Arelate. 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, turreted, head right, seated facing, holding in right hand reversed spear and resting left on knee, right foot on prow, with the legend CONCOR-DIA AVGGG.

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Historical context

Gratian ruled as emperor of the Western Roman Empire from 367 to 383, having been raised to Augustus as a child by his father, Valentinian I. After Valens died fighting the Goths at the Battle of Adrianople, Gratian elevated Theodosius I in 379 to succeed Valens as emperor in the East. Gratian also nominally shared imperial authority with his infant half-brother, Valentinian II.

Struck at the mint of Arelate under Gratian's authority, this bronze AE3 piece depicts the eastern ruler Theodosius I on the obverse, accompanied by the inscription "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG". The reverse bears the legend "CONCOR-DIA AVGGG" alongside an image of Constantinopolis, turreted and seated facing with her head turned right, holding a reversed spear, resting a hand on her knee, and placing her right foot upon a prow.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate
Authority
Gratian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantinopolis, turreted, head right, seated facing, holding in right hand reversed spear and resting left on knee, right foot on prow
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCOR-DIA AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Arelate 21
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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