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Arcadius

Flavius Arcadius

Dynasty: Family of Theodosius

Augustus (AD 383-408)

Son of Theodosius I, he was appointed co Emperor by his father and after Theodosius died the empire was divided between Arcadius (in the East) and his younger brother Honorius (in the West). Arcadius died at the age of 31 after the empire had been ruled through a variety of intermediaries


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Arcadius

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Coins of Arcadius currently available

Coin image Arcadius
Bronze AE4 issued AD 383-388
Obv: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, bust right
Rev: GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, (TES in ex.), Gate of camp
Fine-Very Fine   |   AUD $70.00