1951.31.4.113: Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1951.31.4.113

People

Arcadius, Roman (r. 383 - 408 CE)

Title

Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

Classification

Coins

Work Type

coin

Date

397-403

Places

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)

Period

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/196743

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.29 g

Die Axis

6

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

• inscription: reverse: in ex: CONOB, Officina E at end of legend
• Obverse Inscription: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
• Reverse Inscription: CONCORDI-A AVGGE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

RIC X, 7, p. 240; LRC 213 (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore

Accession Year

1951

Object Number

1951.31.4.113

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, looking r., holding long scepter and globe surmounted by Victory, r. foot on prow; officina (E) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

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