35.2005.1: Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Constantinople
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 35.2005.1
- People
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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
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- 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
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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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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