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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.338
People
Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
Title
Coin (AE3) of Theodosius I, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
379-383
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181930

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.28 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN THEODOS-IVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX, 46(c), p. 127

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.338
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Roma seated on throne facing, head l., holding globe and spear, r. leg bare. O in field to r. SMRB(?) in exergue.

Verification Level

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