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Coin with bust of Theodosius I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 378–383
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 3.61 gm. Die axis: 7
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.816
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius to right, wearing helmet with diadem.
DNTHEODO[
Reverse: Emperor in military attire, head turned to right, seated on a ship. Victory is seated at right, at helm.
GLORIARO [MANORVM} in ex.: CONB in field at left: T (?)
DNTHEODO[
Reverse: Emperor in military attire, head turned to right, seated on a ship. Victory is seated at right, at helm.
GLORIARO [MANORVM} in ex.: CONB in field at left: T (?)
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