Ancient Roman Byzantine Gold Solidus Coin of Emperor Arcadius - 395 AD

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Ancient Roman Byzantine Gold Solidus Coin of Emperor Arcadius - 395 AD:
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An ancient Roman gold solidus minted under Emperor Arcadius (Flavius Arcadius Augustus). Struck circa395 - 402 AD at the Mediolanum mint, modern-day Milan, Italy.

The obverse with the pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of the Arcadius, facing right. The legend reading:

D[ominvs] N[oster] ARCADIVS P[ivs] F[elix] AVG[vstvs]

\"Our Lord Arcadius Dutiful and Wise Augustus\"

The reverse with Arcadius standing, right, holding standard and globe surmounted by winged Victory, facing right, foot over subdued captive. The legend reading:

VICTORIA AVGGG

\"Victory to the Augusti\"

COMOB in exergue. M D in fields.

Theletters \"M - D\" denote the particular mint of Mediolanum, (Milan).

After the death of Theodosius the Great the Roman Empire was divided between his young sons into east and west with Arcadius (just 18 years old at accession) taking control of the east and his younger brother, Honorius the west.

Many consider Arcadius to be the first true Byzantine Emperor, under his reign east and west were ruled as largely distinct entities and the two would never again be ruled by one man, as they were under Arcadius\' father, Theodosius.

Arcadius and his young brother reportedly had none of their father’s great abilities. In particular, Arcadius is described as a frail and impotent individual. His authority was carefully managed by a series of Praetorian Prefects and his wife, the Empress Eudoxia.

He died in 408, at just 31 years of age, apparently from a frail constitution rather than any foul play. However, the fact that his 7 year old son, Theodosius II inherited the throne without major opposition does indicate that, although weak, his reign had at least brought some stability.

Diameter: 22 mm.

Weight: 4.50 g.

Provenance:

Ex. British private collection.

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