Hello everyone, I recently acquired a lot containing two coins of Theodosius, but I am not sure how to tell whether it is Theodosius I (http://www.numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.9.cyz.21C ) or Theodosius II (http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.10.theo_ii_e.419 ). They look almost identical to me. Apparently there is a way to tell since a very similar coin was sold at Sicona and identified as "extremely rare" type of Theodosius II (Auction 37, Lot 31, https://auktionen.sincona.com/Auktion/KatalogArchiv#undefined) Any help much appreciated, Thomas.
If I read Bruck right, only Theodosius I struck that coin. Unless Bruck was unaware of some rarity. Will try to post Bruck page next.
Theodosius I. The Sincona spec is also very likely Theodosius I from the same series. If there is indeed a Theodosius II with this reverse (not the known VOT XXX / V) as recorded in RIC X 419, that coin should be ca. 10mm less than 1g weight with unbroken obverse legend.
If its Theodosius I why was it sold for 150 CHF? I have seen similar examples sold for less then 10 USD... The secound coin seems to match your measurments. (do you concider it an unbroken legend?) it matches The photo that @Gavin Richardson Posted. Thanks! Thomas,
If it was advertised as RIC 419 some thought that it was worth it perhaps. But I don't think it is RIC 419 but a regular Theodosius I. And your second coin seems to be struck on an irregular flan, which I doubt it's 10mm in diameter. Both your coins should be about 12-14mm and both have the broken legend specific to Theodosius I.
