Theodosius I. AD 379-395. AR (12.5mm, 1.15 g, 12h). Imitating an official Æ issue of the Alexandria mint, circa AD 388-392. Good VF.

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Roman Imperial, Silver

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Theodosius I. AD 379-395. AR (12.5mm, 1.15 g, 12h). Imitating an official Æ issue of the Alexandria mint, circa AD 388-392. D N THODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REI PVBLIC[...], Victory advancing left, head right, holding trophy over shoulder and dragging captive; •|–//ALE[...]. Cf. RIC IX 20b.6-7 (for official issue); RSC –. Toned, edge split. Good VF.

Purchased by the consignor from D.J. Crowther, 1968.

A fascinating imitation expertly matching every detail (save for an obverse spelling error) of the official bronze prototype.

Closing Date and Time: 19 July 2023 at 12:31:00 ET.

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