Theodosius I. AD 379-395. Æ (14mm, 1.21 g, 6h). Heraclea mint; 1st officina. Struck AD 378-383.Electronic Auction 464 The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Theodosius I. AD 379-395. Æ (14mm, 1.21 g, 6h). Heraclea mint; 1st officina. Struck AD 378-383. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, head right, holding trophy over shoulder, and dragging captive; SMHA. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 6 (for type); RIC IX 26a1; LRBC 1984. Dark green patina, a couple of minor die breaks on reverse. Near EF. |