There haven't been whole lot of posts lately with late Roman bronzes. I came across this interesting type a while back and thought I'd share it with the group: Theodosius II Ae3 or 4: Obv: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG Rev: (CONCOR) - DIA AGA; Emperor standing facing, head right, holding standard and cross on globe, CONS in exergue 12mm, 1.5gms The type is only mentioned as a footnote in RIC X
Nice find. First I've seen. My guess is that AGA is a "inscripto" for AGG, since Concordia usually means the emperors aren't actively trying to kill each other. Here's one with a similar reverse but a different inscription: Honorius (Bronze) AE II Antoich mint, A.D. 393-395 Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM - Emperor, standing, facing right, holding globe and standard ANTΓ in exergue RIC 68(f) 23mm, 5.6g Most of the Concordia coins from this time period that I've seen depict Concordia seated: Valentinian II (Bronze) AE III Siscia mint, A.D. 378-383 Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG Rev: CONCO-R-DIA AVGGG - Roma seated, holding globe and reverse spear; left leg bare ASISC in exergue RIC 27(c) 18mm, 2.3g.
So everyone can see what you're talking about. You'll also notice that CONCORDIA is misspelled on this variant. I have to wonder whether this was simply the product of a dyslexic or semi-literate die-engraver.
It's possible that it is a barbarous imitation. On the OP, it looks like there is an L or D just left of the head of the reverse figure. Perhaps there's an inscription break on either side of the letter, but that would make it even less comprehensible. CONCO-L-DIA AGA? CONCOR-D-DIA AGA?
Nice coin, Brian. Here is my Theo II Theodosius II (402 - 450 A.D.) Æ4 O: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R: cross in wreath, SMKB in exergue. Cyzicus Mint 1g 13mm RIC X 44
