Theodosius I the Great. 379-395 AD. AE2 (6.18g, 22mm). ‘Barbaric Issue’. RIC 79b (for prototype)

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Theodosius I the Great. 379-395 AD. AE2 (6.18g, 22mm). ‘Barbaric Issue’ imitating Constantinople mint. Struck circa 378-83 AD. Obv.: D N TH[EOD]OSIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield. Rev.: GLORIA ROMAN[ORVM], emperor standing left on galley, raising arm; Victory at helm; wreath in left field; CONΓ in exergue. RIC 79b (for prototype). VF.