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 Posted 12/03/2015  11:26 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add augustus1 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
It is hard to find a pleasing portrait of Theodosius II (AD 402-450) in copper. Most of his copper types are poorly engraved, poorly struck, and very worn. I just extended my site on late Roman copper:
http://esty.ancients.info/ricix/
with a page giving a "type set" of the coins of Theodosius.
http://esty.ancients.info/ricix/TheodosiusII.html

Theodosius-II
This AE2 (22-21 mm) is perhaps the most dramatic type. It was struck, possibly c. 437, for circulation in Crimea (in the north Black Sea region).
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Most of his coins are the very small AE4's. A nice AE2 doesn't come along that often. This one has a very nice portrait of the young emperor.
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Personally I have a fascination with the front facing varieties (I have been seeking a sand patina one for some time) but I can't find the one for me yet... This is a bit more orthodox but I can certainly see the attraction, a nice size and style without much wear.

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