Theodosius II

402 - 450

Setting a record for longest-reigning Roman emperor at 48 years (equivalent to a dozen U.S. Presidential terms!), Theodosius II set remarkably few other records in all this time. He was the last emperor to rule both east and west halves, albeit briefly, after the death of Honorius and before the puppet emperor Johannes came onto the scene. As for his own achievements, he wasn't much more than a figurehead esconced in his palace. His sister Pulcheria took the active role in steering the empire. He died a few days after a hunting accident.

AU Medallion


Unlisted Medallion Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ADVENTVSSDNAVG Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius II riding horse left, raising hand. (Constantinopolis). $37,074 2/18/02.

AU Solidus


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2, MIRB 12b Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGA Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis). $300 5/19/04.


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGH Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis). $368 2/4/04.


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGI Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis). $407 12/18/02.


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGΓ Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGΔ Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis). $429 2/16/05.


RIC 202, Depeyrot 73/2 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGGθ Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 408-419 (Constantinopolis). $236 7/21/04.


RIC 207 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust right, holding shield and spear.
Rev: GLORIAREIPVBLICAE Exe: /CONOB - Roma and Constantinoplis seated, facing, each holding a scepter and together shield reading VOT/XV/MVL/XX. c.415 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 219, Depeyrot 74/2, MIRB 15a Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXMVLTXXX Exe: CONOB - Victory standing left, holding cross. 420-423 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 232, Depeyrot 77/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRARA Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. 425-430 (Constantinopolis). $478 3/3/04.


RIC 232, Depeyrot 77/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRARΓ Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. 425-430 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 234, Depeyrot 78/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: SALVSREIPVBLICAE Exe: CONOB - Theodosius II seated facing on left, holding mappa and cross next to Valentinian III standing to right, holding mappa and cross; star above. 425 (Constantinopolis). $540 9/25/02.


RIC 237, Depeyrot 79/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: SALVSREIPVBLICAE Exe: CONOB - Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated, facing, each holding a mappa and cross; star above. 424-429 (Constantinopolis). $1,900 1/13/03.


RIC 257, Depeyrot 81/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXXA Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-439 (Constantinople).


RIC 257, Depeyrot 81/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXXB Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-439 (Constantinople).


RIC 257, Depeyrot 81/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXXI Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-439 (Constantinople).


RIC 257, Depeyrot 81/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXXS Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-439 (Constantinople).


RIC 257, Depeyrot 81/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXXZ Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-439 (Constantinople).


RIC 261, Depeyrot 83/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VIRTEXERCROM Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius II advancing right, dragging captive and holding trophy. 441 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 284, DO 432 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VIRTEXERCROM Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius II advancing right, dragging captive and holding trophy. 441 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 284, Depeyrot 83/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VIRTEXERCROM Exe: /CONOB - Theodosius II advancing right, dragging captive and holding trophy. c.424-425 (Thessalonica).


RIC 293, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 443-450 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 299, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. $300 9/19/01.


RIC 301, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 443 (Constantinopolis). $620 9/24/03.


RIC 307, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 443 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 312 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter.


RIC 313, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /COMOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 443-450 (Constantinopolis). $500 9/25/02.


RIC 323, Depeyrot 84/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: IMPXXXXIICOSXVIIPP Exe: /CONOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 443-450 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 361, Depeyrot 51/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRAR Exe: /TESOB - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. [RIC 361 = rough rendering of emperor].


RIC 362, Depeyrot 51/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRAR Exe: /TESOB - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. [RIC 362 = "statuesque" depiction of emperor]. 424-430 (Thessalonica). $695 8/29/03.


RIC 363, Depeyrot 51/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRAR Exe: /TESOB - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. 424-430 (Thessalonica).


RIC 365, Depeyrot 51/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: GLORORVISTERRAR Exe: /TESOB• - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding labarum and cross on globe. 424-430 (Thessalonica). $550 9/24/03.


RIC 366, Depeyrot 52 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VOTXXXMVLTXXXX Exe: /TESOB - Constantinopolis seated left, stepping on galley prow, holding cross on globe and scepter. 430-440 (Thessalonica).


RIC 367, Depeyrot 53/1 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: VIRTEXERCROM Exe: /TESOB - Theodosius II advancing right, dragging captive and holding trophy. 441-442 (Constantinopolis). $500 5/21/03


RIC 1806 Solidus Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: SALVSREIPVBLICAE Exe: A/•Q•/COMOB - Theodosius II seated facing on left, holding mappa and cross next to Valentinian III standing facing on right, holding mappa and cross; star above them. May - October 425 (Aquileia).

AU Semissis


RIC 223, Depeyrot 73/4 Semissis Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAAVGG Exe: /+/CONOB - Victory seated right, holding shield reading XX/XXX on lap. 420-422 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 331, Depeyrot 80/4 Semissis Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAAVGG Exe: //CONOB - Victory seated right, holding shield reading X/XXXV on lap. $883 2/18/02.

AU Tremissis


RIC 213, Depeyrot 70/1 Tremissis Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM Exe: /CONOB - Victory advancing forward, holding wreath and cross on globe. 408-420 (Constantinopolis). $250 5/21/03.


RIC 333 Tremissis Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: //CONOB - Trophy with two shields. 444 (Constantinopolis). $305 12/27/01.


RIC 341, Depeyrot 70/1 Tremissis Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIAAVGVSTORVM Exe: /CONOB - Victory advancing forward, holding wreath and cross on globe. $588 2/18/02.

AR Miliarense


RIC 370, MIRB 61a Light Miliarense Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: /CON - Theodosius II standing, facing, raising hand and holding globe.


RIC 392 Light Miliarense Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed (pearls), draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: /COM - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. 408-423 (Thessalonica).


RIC 393 Light Miliarense Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed (pearls), draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: /CON - Theodosius II standing, facing, holding spear and resting hand on shield. 423-450 (Thessalonica).

AR Siliqua


RIC 381, C 20d Siliqua Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed (pearls), draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: CONS - Wreath, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXXX within. 420-429 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 389, MIRB 68 Siliqua Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed (pearls), draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: CONS - Wreath, VOT/MVLT/XXXX within. $173 11/20/00.

AE2


RIC 460 (X, Theodosius II) AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAGV Exe: CONS - Theodosius II and Valentinian III standing, facing, each holding a spear and together a cross between them. c.437 (Constantinopolis).

AE3


RIC 90 (X, Arcadius) AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGG Exe: CONS - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 402-403 (Constantinopolis).


RIC 93 (X, Arcadius), LRBC 2444 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGG Exe: SMN - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 402-403 (Nicomedia).


RIC 100 (X, Arcadius), LRBC 2799 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGG Exe: ANT - Constantinopolis seated, facing, stepping on galley prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. 402-403 (Antioch).

AE4


RIC 122 (X, Arcadius), LRBC 2922 AE4 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVGG Exe: ALE - Cross. 404-406 (Alexandria).


RIC 396 (X, Theodosius II), LRBC 1877 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; star behind bust.
Rev: GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: TES - Theodosius II and Honorius standing, facing, each holding a spear and resting hand on shield between them. 408-423 (Thessalonica). $22 9/9/03.


RIC 398 (X, Theodosius II), LRBC 2001 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; star behind bust.
Rev: GLORIAROMANORVM Exe: SMH - Theodosius II and Honorius standing, facing, each holding a spear and resting hand on shield between them. 408-423 (Heraclea).


RIC 431 (X, Theodosius II), LRBC 2002 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVG Exe: SMH - Victory advancing forward, holding wreath in each hand. 425-435 (Heraclea).


RIC 437 (X, Theodosius II), LRBC 2602 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: CONCORDIAAVG Exe: SMK - Victory advancing forward, holding wreath in each hand. 425-435 (Cyzicus).


RIC 444 (X, Theodosius II), LRBC 2239 AE3 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: CONS - Wreath, cross within.


RIC 451 (X, Theodosius II) AE4 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend Exe: SMK - Wreath, cross within. c.425-435 (Cyzicus).


RIC 463v (X, Theodosius II) AE4 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: No legend - Wreath, monogram within within. 445-450 (Constantinopolis). $58 8/13/04.


RIC 1915 (X, Johannes), LRBC 831 AE4 Obv: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVG - Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SALVSREIPVBLICE Exe: /RM - Victory advancing left, holding trophy and dragging captive. 423-425 (Rome). $106 11/26/04.