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Coin with bust of Arcadius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 388–392
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 13 mm. Weight: 1.13 gm. Die axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.824
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Arcadius, head turned to right, wearing diadem and cuirass.
]ADIVS[ Monogram in field at left
Reverse: At left, Victory advancing left, carrying trophy over her right shoulder and dragging captive with her left hand.
]VBLICA[ in ex.: ]NS[
]ADIVS[ Monogram in field at left
Reverse: At left, Victory advancing left, carrying trophy over her right shoulder and dragging captive with her left hand.
]VBLICA[ in ex.: ]NS[
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