Arcadius, Siliqua, Lugdunum

[maridvnvm]

I haven't added anything to my wider Lugdunum sub-collection for a while with my becoming more distracted with Greek coins. I saw the following coin though and too the opportunity to add a lone siliqua to my collection. The condition isn't spectacular, probably grading at or about VF on both sides but it is all there with all devices and legends visible and none of the clipping that happened to so many siliqua.

Arcadius Silver Siliqua
Obv:– DN ARCADIVS AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and curassed bust right
Rev:– VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on cuirass, Victory on globe in right hand, reversed spear in left
Minted in Lugdunum (LVGPS). August 28, A.D. 388-May 15, A.D. 392, Sixth Period
Reference:– RIC IX, 43(c) (rated Rare)

Regards,
Martin

[Arminius]

Rare and nice!

It´s a pity the Romans lost the style and details of those Roma reverse 1st century bronzes.

A.

[Diederik]

Very charming coin, Martin!

Frans

[Rupert]

It's not clipped, it's very well struck and centered, and it has excellent surfaces. A real keeper!!

Rupert

[Noah]

It is a super example Martin!  The detail is outstanding for the type and the toning is lovely as well.

Best, Noah

[Potator II]

Scarce and interesting. Quite welle preserved, what else....!

Potator