June 7, 421 CE – the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II married Eudocia, daughter of Leontios – professor of rhetoric and philosophy in Athens. Aelia, brought up so far in the traditions of ancient culture, was baptized and got the name Eudocia. She was interested in literature and theology interests. Some of her poems have survived. Post your coins of Theodosius II & or if your lucky, Aelia Eudocia 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 449
This is the only Theo II I own and wow is it a pig or what? THEODOSIUS II AE4 OBVERSE: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: Cross within wreath, X in jewel at top of wreath, SMK(?) in ex. Struck at Cyzicus 425-435 AD 0.7g, 11mm RIC 451
I've been looking for a presentable coin of Theodosius II for a long time. I haven't succeeded. I'm not even sure these are Theodosius II, let alone that my attributions are correct. Theodosius II Follis, 425-435 Cyzicus. Bronze, 11mm, 1.1g. Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed; D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. Cross within a wreath. SMKA (RIC X, 449). Found Oxfordshire. Theodosius II Follis, 408-450 Thessalonica. Bronze, 1.8g. Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed, star behind head, DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG. Honorius and Theodosius standing facing, each holding spear and resting hand on shield; GLORIA-ROMA-NORVM; TESA or TESB (RIC 396). Found Britain.
Late Roman bronzes aren’t my main collecting focus, so I don’t own any coins of Theodosius II yet. However, I do have a coin of his father, Arcadius: Arcadius, AD 395-408 AE3, 2.3g, 6h; Cyzicus mint. Obv.: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev.: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor on horseback right, raising right hand // SMKB Reference: RIC IX 29b. Ex. Jaz Numismatics
Bronze coin (AE4) minted during the reign of THEODOSIUS II between 425 - 435 A.D. Obv. D.N.THEODOSIVS.P.F.AVG. diad., dr. & cuir. bust right. Rev. No legend. Cross in wreath. RCS #4297. DVM #36 pg.327. A pin sharp & attractive little bronze.
Bronze Coin (AE 3) minted at Antioch during the reign of ARCADIUS, for his wife, EUDOXIA between 400 – 404 A.D. Obv. AEL.EVDOXIA.AVG. Diad. & dr. bust r.; above, hand holding wreath. Rev. GLORIA.ROMANORVM. EODOXIA enthroned facing; above, hand holding wreath. RCS #4240. RICIX #83 pg.248. DVM #5 pg.326. A little off-center, medium brown, rev. slightly rough with little legend, obv. Has partial legend, BUT an unusually strong portrait for this with plenty of detail.
Interesting addition @Mat Here are my two Theo II Theodosius II, Siliqua - Constantinople mint D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, diademed draped and cuirassed bust right seen from front VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX, within a laurel wreath, CONS* at exergue 2.16 gr, 18.5 mm RIC X, # 381 Theodosius II, AE3 - Constantinople mint, 1st officina DN THEODOSIVS AVG, Diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodiosius facing, holding spear on his right shoulder CONCORDI A AVG, Constantinopolis, seated, facing, holding spear and a victory on globe. In exergue CONSA 2,25 gr, 16 mm Ref : RC # 4296, LRBC # 2212 var, RIC X, 90 (R4) Q
Here's an interesting little Theo II you don't see very often: Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG: Draped bust right Rev: CONCORDIA AGA: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding cross on globe and standard surmounted by cross; CONS in exergue Size: 12mm, 1.1gms Ref: RIC 429 (in notes)
My best example of each of the two rulers... Aelia Eudoxia, AE3, 400-404, Constantinople, Officina 1 AEL EVDO_XIA AVG Pearl-diademed, draped bust right, wearing pearl necklace and earrings, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, hand of God holding wreath above head SALVS REI_PVBLICAE Victory seated right, inscribing Christogram on shield set on a column CONSA in exergue 16mm x 17mm, 2.89g RIC X, 101 Theodosius II, AE3, 401-403, Antioch, Officina 3 D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, shield with cross design in left hand, spear in right hand over shoulder CONCORDI_A AVGG Concordia enthroned facing, vertical scepter in right hand, Victory on globe in left hand, right foot on prow ANTΓ in exergue RIC X, 100 (S) (Arcadius)
