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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.3445.124
People
Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
Title
Coin (AE4) of Theodosius I
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
383-392
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/182111

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
0.92 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: SALVS REI-PVBLICAE

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912
Accession Year
1977
Object Number
1977.216.3445.124
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: Victory advancing l., holding trophy on shoulder with r. hand and dragging captive with l. Cross in field to l. Mint off flan.

Verification Level

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