Arcadius 395 - 408 A.D.
| Coin Description | Arcadius, AE 13 mm, Grade ??, The coin is struck off-centre causing the left site of the reverse legend and the exergue to be missing, VM 39, RIC IX Antioch 70a. |
| Obverse | The portrait is of Arcadius a diademed and draped bust facing right. The legend reads DN ARCADIVS PF AVG meaning: DN (Dominus Noster /our lord showing the emperor to be the supreme ruler) ARCADIVS (his name) PF (Pius Felix / Dutiful and Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as the emperor. |
| Reverse |
The reverse shows Victory advancing left dragging a captive and carrying a trophy over her right shoulder (not visible). The legend reads SALVS REIPVBLICAE which translates as "The health of the Republic". There is a chi-rho symbol in the left field. |
| Mint | The exergue reads ANT? this stands for the Antioch mint.Only the top part of the N and the T are visible and at the place of the question mark should be an officina symbol but unfortunately it isn't visible. |
| The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Our Lord Arcadius the Dutiful and Wise Augustus who makes sure our republic / Empire stays healthy and safe by defeating our enemies (symbolized by the captive). The chi-rho tells the people that the emperor is a devote Christian. |
