Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: Co 2029 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius II from Constantinople)

: Co 2029 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius II from Constantinople) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Coin
Not after (date): 435
Not before (date): 425
Logical part of: Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification: Coin
Comparanda: RIC X Theodosius 443, p. 275
Comparanda: LRBC II.2234, p. 90
Contributor Notes: 2014 (June 6): R. Weir studied and described, without reference in KenchreaiIII.
Contributor Notes: 2024: JLR clarified description.
Preservation description: Wear: VG. Slightly chipped edge; extensive, slight pitting and scratching.
Axis (1-12): 9
Has denomination: AE4
Numismatic Authority: Theodosius II (eastern emperor, 408-450)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 8.0
Numismatic Mint: Constantinople
Numismatic Weight (g): 0.87
Obverse Description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right
Obverse Inscription: Ḍ Ṇ ṬḤ[EODOS]ỊṾṢ P̣ F̣ [AVG]
Reverse Description: Latin cross potent within wreath tied flat below
Reverse Inscription: In exergue, CONS
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts): Christian Cross (Visual Motif)
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