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Identification and Creation

Object Number
35.2005.1
People
Arcadius, Roman (r. 383 - 408 CE)
Title
Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
378-383
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/100278

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.4 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN ARCAD-IVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
LRC, nos. 6,7, pp. 98-9 and Pl. 1; RIC IX, 53(a)2, p. 226

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
35.2005.1
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with rosette diadem, holding shield and spear to front. Above, hand holding wreath.
Reverse:Emperor facing, holding standard in r. hand and resting l. hand on spear. To l., a captive kneels. CONΓ* in exergue.

Verification Level

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