This very rare type was only struck for Theodosius II and examples are only known from three mints—Constantinople, Nicomedia and Cyzicus. The reverse legend GLOR(IA) ORVIS [for Orbis] TERRAR(VM) translates as “Glory of the Whole World.†This type may allude to the massing of troops for an expedition to take Italy back from the usurper Johannes.
Theodosius II
A.D. 423-5
13mm 1.7gm
DN THEODO SIVS P F AVG pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed
GLOR ORVIS TERRAR Emperor stg. facing holding standard and cross on globe; star in left field.
exergue is uncertain
ex Warren Esty
