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Arcadius; AE2 Antioch; emperor with captive
Description: Arcadius (383 - 408 AD). AE2 Antioch mint 383.388 AD. D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield, above, manus Dei holding wreath / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum and resting hand on grounded shield, at his feet to left, bound captive kneeling left, cross above; *ANTS in ex.
Diameter: AE22 mm
Weight: 4,34 g
Grade: aVF/aVF
Attribution: RIC.41 a2
Commentary: rare; dark grey patina, ragged flan
History: Even though Arcadius, like his brother Honorius, is describes as a "weak ruler" it was in his reign that a foundations were laid for the survival of the later Eastern Empire
Article Number: 005-10-07-44757