Obv. Arcadius diademed (showing two rows of pearls and a central medallion), draped, cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield, mantle fastened with a fibula, above the hand of God holding a wreath, the obverse legend reads DN (Dominus noster - common during the later fifth century) ARCADIVS P (pius) F (felix) AVG. The portrait style of his elongated, youthful and beardless face is similar to the coin portraits of Constantine's sons.

Rev. Arcadius standing, holding a standard while leaning on a shield, captive at feet.