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Coin with bust of Theodosius I

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 388–392
Mint: Heraclea

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 14 mm. Weight: 0.80 gm. Die axis: 12
Credit Line Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.814
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius to right.
DNTHEODO SIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Victory holding trophy over right shoulder and with left hand pulling a captive by the hair.
SALVSREI PVBLICAE in ex.: SMHA
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts