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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.883
People
Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
Title
Coin (AE3) of Theodosius I, Constantinople
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
379-383
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/182355

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.12 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX, 57(d)3, p. 228

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.883
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with diadem.
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing on throne holding globe and scepter; O in field to l.; CONSB in exergue.

Verification Level

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