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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
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
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
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