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I don't have it in hand yet, but it will be my third coin of him and the one in best condition. Unlike many Roman AE4 bronzes of this era (5th century AD), it has a clear, centered obverse and a clear, nearly-centered reverse (mintmark is partly off-flan, but my guess it is from Nicomedia). This type was minted for Theodosius II between 425-435 AD. Theodosius II AE4 Obv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev: Cross within wreath SMNA (or B) in ex?, Nicomedia(?), RIC X 447, 12 mm wide  Edited by VisigothKing
11/14/2012 6:12 pm
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I like these small AE4 coins with the cross reverse. Your is in nice condition.
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Thanks echizento  |
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Gorgeous coin. Beautiful reverse. Love it nice example close to the end of the empire. Shows whats really going on in world at the time. Kudos!
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You're correct. This is a very nice Theodosius II. Congrats
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Yup, when I look at these little bronzes they remind me how much things had changed for the Romans, and not for the better. A very fascinating era to read about. Thanks for the comments guys!
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11/15/2012 10:52 am
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I have a couple with a cross on the reverse but not enough detail on the obverse to know which emperor. That is a nice coin and well centered.
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Very nice, I like these kinds of coins. Good luck.
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VK,, you know I love coin's with cross. Very nice coin, nice job....  |
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VK,, you know I love coin's with cross. Of course!  Glad you like it! |
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Hi Valiant I'm glad to see there is another person on here interested in stydying these late roman small coins.
Your coin is very nice perhaps a bit too much cleaned(but someone also called this leather patina:-))
However for this period it's nearly a rarity find the bust all visible,remember how many marcian or leo are
extremely raw and recognizable only by monograms.
even worse in the Western empire, with coins of contemporary practically impossible to find.
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Hello giano  Quote:
even worse in the Western empire, with coins of contemporary practically impossible to find One of two frustrations for me in collecting these late AE4s  . Do you have any of the Western emperors after Valentinian III? Edited by VisigothKing
11/19/2012 3:22 pm
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No I haven't.
I was recently at an important numismatic conference , and I have seen beautiful specimens of johannes, anthemius, libius severus, putting aside some money in a few years maybe I can do a thought above these names:-)))
I assure you that the mere seeing them in hand was a great satisfaction.I remember well a libius severus very very nice with ricimer monogram ,and the bust was completely visible without legenda,light green patina;really a great rare coin(and you can immagine the price....)
after all, perhaps,about these coins, you can be happy to see them in museums or at conferences of great collectors.
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11/20/2012 04:15 am
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