1976.79.888: Coin (AE2) of Theodosius I, Antioch
Coins
Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.79.888
- People
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Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
- Title
- Coin (AE2) of Theodosius I, Antioch
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 379-383
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
- Culture
- Roman Imperial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/182374
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 5.15 g
- Die Axis
- 5
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: DN THEODOS-IVS PF AVG
- Reverse Inscription: GLORIA ROM-MANORVUM
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC IX, 40(d)3, p. 283
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.79.888
- 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, and helmeted with pearl diadem, carrying spear and shield.
Reverse: Emperor advancing l. on ship, head to r., right hand raised. Victory at helm. Cross above emperor's l. shoulder. Symbol in field to l. ANTB in exergue.
Verification Level
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