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Eastern Roman Empire
| Ruler: | Aelia Flaccilla Wife of Theodosius I | ||||
| Reigned: | died 386 AD | ||||
| Denomination: | Bronze Maiorina | ||||
| Mint: | Antioch | ||||
| Date of Issue: | 383 - 386 AD | ||||
| Obverse: | Draped bust right with elaborate head-dress and necklace. "AEL. FLAC-CILLA AVG." | ||||
| Reverse: | Victory seated right inscribing a Christogram on shield set on cippus. "SALVS REIPVBLICAE". | ||||
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| Reference: | RIC IX 61, RCVM 20616 | ||||
| Weight: | 5.1 gms | Nominal Weight: | 4.5 gms extremely variable | ||
| Diameter: | 21 mm | ||||
AELIA FLACCILLAAelia Flaccilla was the first wife of Theodosius I and mother of Arcadius and Honorius. The is believed to have been a devout Christian. She died in 386 AD. |
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