Theodosius I SPES REIPVBLICAE from Rome...defeat of Magnus Maximus

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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