Theodora (Wife of Constantinus I)

Here is one of the latest pieces that I ordered before the super typhoon crushed Hong Kong. I was wondering if it would come in the mail.

Theodora. Died before AD 337. Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 337-340. FL MAX THEO-DORA AVG, mantled bust right, wearing elaborately coiffed hair / PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing facing, head right, holding child to breast; CONS•. RIC VIII 36; LRBC 1050.F

this one is semi cleaned and I believe it can look quite great with the details it shows.

 

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That's a nice portrait.
RIC VIII 65

 

I actually looked at buying that same type from civitas, but I found this one.

 

Nice

 

Nice portrait and cool patina


Theodora, AE4 - Posthumous issue under the reigns of the sons of Constantine the great
Trier mint, 2nd officina
FL MAX THEODORAE AVG, draped and diademed bust right
PIETAS ROMANA, Pietas standing holding child. TRS at exergue
1.54 gr
Ref : Cohen # 4, Roman coins # 3911

Can you see how the lips and chin are formed just as if the celator had punched or drilled the die three times in the same way ?

Q

 

Nice examples, everyone!


Theodora (337 - 340 A.D.)
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O: FL MAX THEODORAE AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.
R: PIETAS ROMANA. Pietas standing facing right, holding child in arms; TRS Palm Branch in exergue.
Trier Mint
15mm
1.4g
RIC VIII Trier 91; Sear 17502