Help With Attribution Of Ancient Coin - Theodosius I

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ttkoo Pillar of the Community Australia 2502 Posts	Posted 10/17/2022 01:49 am Hi again, slowly getting my head around these little ancient coins. I have one here, which I think is a Theodosius I. There are a bunch of these from various mints, and I am trying to pin it down. I got this information from Numismatics.org Online Coins of the Roman Empire Obverse D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG: Bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right Reverse SALVS REI-PVBLICAE: Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy on shoulder and dragging captive with left; in left field, Tao-Rho; Any clues would be appreciated. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient. Edited by ttkoo 10/17/2022 03:45 am Report this Post to the Staff

livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2215 Posts	Posted 10/17/2022 1:01 pm Sounds like you did the proper research. It's a small flan, I can't see much of the mint mark to ID. Sometimes you just have to say unknown mint on the holder. Edited by livingwater 10/17/2022 1:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
iulius Valued Member Bulgaria 141 Posts	Posted 10/17/2022 1:52 pm The truth is out there. http://www.tesorillo.com/aes/135/135i.htm The reality is - unknown mint Report this Post to the Staff
ttkoo Pillar of the Community Australia 2502 Posts	Posted 10/17/2022 4:16 pm @livingwater @iulius Thanks for your replies. Unknown it shall be. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient. Report this Post to the Staff
Gallienus Valued Member United States 167 Posts	Posted 10/17/2022 6:18 pm You could do an XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) on the piece and compare to to other Theo's of known mints. Also look at pix of other Theo's and attempt to discern stylistic differences; tho that may be difficult. I'd go w/ the XRF if you must know. It's a nice piece you have. Theodosius I was very important as he did a lot formulating the early tenants of Christianity. I'm looking for a Theodosius I myself for the above historical reasons. Would love to get a siliqua or a milarense. Edited by Gallienus 10/17/2022 6:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ttkoo Pillar of the Community Australia 2502 Posts	Posted 10/18/2022 07:12 am Thanks for the reply Gallienus. I'm happy to leave it as unknown for now. A bit of mystery is a good incentive. I got ten of these little AE4's. If I find a second Theodosius I amongst them, I'll send it to you. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient. Report this Post to the Staff
Gallienus Valued Member United States 167 Posts	Posted 10/20/2022 1:21 pm Hi and thanks for the offer. Let's see what you find in your hoard tho. Report this Post to the Staff
ttkoo Pillar of the Community Australia 2502 Posts	Posted 10/21/2022 12:52 am @ Gallienus So as luck would have it, there were two more Theodosius I AE4's in the hoard, both are VOX / X / MVLT / XX's. Sadly not silver, and not the best example, but if you would like one, send me a pm. The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient. Report this Post to the Staff
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