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Aelia Flaccilla. Augusta, A.D. 379-386/8. AE 2 (23.1 mm, 4.40 g, 5 h). Antioch mint, struck A.D. 383-388. AEL FLACCILLA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE, empress standing facing, arms folded over chest; T to right, ANT in exergue. RIC 61.3; LRBC 2747 var. (T to left). Fine, cleaned.
Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius I and was of Hispano-Roman descent. She was a very devout Christian and a strong supporter of the Nicene Creed. She likely influenced her husband in his decisions regarding ecclesiastic policy, such as the adoption of the Trinity doctrine as orthodox.
Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius I and was of Hispano-Roman descent. She was a very devout Christian and a strong supporter of the Nicene Creed. She likely influenced her husband in his decisions regarding ecclesiastic policy, such as the adoption of the Trinity doctrine as orthodox.