Arcadius              383 - 408 A.D.

Arcadius was given the title of Augustus when only six years of age. After his father Theodosius died in 395 he and his brother Honorius remained the only emperors, Arcadius being the emperor in the eastern half. It seems he spent his whole life ineffectually trying to rid himself of one regent after another who wielded the true power. Even his wife Eudoxia has more on record for being politically active and influential than he and, as a result, little of what he personally desired came through amid all the background noise. He died in his early 30's of unknown causes.

Obv-DNARCADIVSPFAVG Pearled diademed bust right. Rev-SALVSREIPVBLICAE Victory advancing left carring trophy and dragging captive. S 4234	Obv-DNARCADIVSPFAVG Pearled diademed bust right. Rev-SALVSREIPVBLICAE Victory advancing left carring trophy and dragging captive. S 4234	Obv-DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG Pearled diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev-VIRTVS EXERCITI Arcadius standing facing, folding spear and leaning on shield, being crowned with a wreath by Victory standing to left who is also holding a palm branch. CONS in ex.