Theodosius II

#43) AE4 of Theodosius II, (A.D. 402 - 450).
Constantinople mint, A.D. 425-435.
RIC 443 (rare).
Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG.
Rev: [no legend] Cross within wreath. CONS in exergue.
12 mm, 1.2 g.
$50

Theodosius II, grandson of Theodosius I and son of Arcadius, ascended to the throne at age 7 after his father’s death. A quiet, pious, and somewhat weak emperor, his reign lasted 49 years - the longest in all of Roman history. He is remembered today mostly for his extensive codification of Roman law.

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