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Coin with bust of Theodosius I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 383–388
Mint: Constantinople
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 5.18 gm. Die axis: 10
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.818
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Theodosius to right.
DNTHEODO SIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor, in military attire, looking to right, holding globe in left hand and standard in right. At right, kneeling captive. In field at left: cross with letter p
VIRTVS E XERCITVS in ex.: CONSA (?)
DNTHEODO SIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor, in military attire, looking to right, holding globe in left hand and standard in right. At right, kneeling captive. In field at left: cross with letter p
VIRTVS E XERCITVS in ex.: CONSA (?)
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