The Roman Empire. Theodosius I, 379 – 395
Light miliarense, Treveri 379-392, AR 24 mm, 4.35 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., large jewel above forehead. Rev. VIRTVS – EXERCITVS Emperor in military attire and cloak standing facing, diademed head turned l., holding labarum and shield. In exergue, TRPS. C 58. RIC 53c.Light iridescent tone, almost invisible flan crack at one o'clock on obverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
From the Thruxton hoard, Hampshire, UK. Late Roman Hoard of AR Miliarenses and AR Siliquae. Discovered in a small area of ploughed land over several days in August 2014 (BM ref: 2014 T599 and PAS ref.: GLO-9D7F36), with further finds being made in the same area between September and November 2016 (BM ref: 2016 T568 and PAS ref.: GLO-794BD4).