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RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows emperor standing right, holding standard and globe, left foot on captive, with the legend VIRTVS E-XERCITI.

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Historical context

Theodosius I ruled as Roman emperor from 379 to 395, initially governing the eastern provinces after being appointed by Gratian following the death of Valens. During the earlier part of his reign, the western Roman empire was overseen by Gratian, who nominally co-ruled alongside his younger brother Valentinian II. Theodosius later consolidated his ties to the western imperial dynasty in 386 through marriage to Valentinian II's sister Galla.

This bronze AE2 coinage was struck at the Constantinople mint under the authority of Theodosius I on behalf of Valentinian II. The obverse features the portrait of the co-emperor paired with the inscription "D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts the emperor holding a standard and globe while resting his left foot on a captive, accompanied by the military-themed legend "VIRTVS E-XERCITI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Emperor standing right, holding standard and globe, left foot on captive
Obverse legend
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS E-XERCITI

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS E-XERCITI
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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