Here’s a rare reverse type that was issued for Valentinian II, Theodosius I and Arcadius. It must reference the defeat of Magnus Maximus in A.D. 388.
Theodosius I
A.D. 388- 392
17x18mm 2.2g
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right.
SPES REI-PVBLICAE; Emperor, head right, holding labarum and globe, right foot on captive.
In ex. R Q
RIC IX Rome 63b
