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RIC IX Cyzicus 29B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Cyzicus 29B. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Cyzicus. 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 emperor on horse-back right, raising right hand, with the legend GLORIA-ROMANORVM.

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Historical context

Theodosius I was Roman emperor from 379 to 395 and the last emperor to govern the entire Roman Empire. Appointed in 379 by Gratian following the death of Valens, Theodosius ruled the eastern Roman provinces during the earlier portion of his reign. He was the father of Arcadius, who along with Honorius continued the late Roman practice of imperial governance from separate courts after his death.

This bronze AE3 denomination was produced at the mint of Cyzicus under the authority of Theodosius I. The obverse features the bust of his son Arcadius, who is pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed, accompanied by the legend "D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG". The reverse depicts an emperor on horseback riding to the right with his right hand raised, framed by the inscription "GLORIA-ROMANORVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Reverse
Emperor on horse-back right, raising right hand
Obverse legend
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLORIA-ROMANORVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC IX Cyzicus 29B
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GLORIA-ROMANORVM
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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