1951.31.4.132: Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Kyzikos

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1951.31.4.132

People

Theodosius II, Roman (r. 402 -450 CE)

Title

Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Kyzikos

Classification

Coins

Work Type

coin

Date

401-403

Places

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Kyzikos (Mysia)

Period

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/196750

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Bronze (AE3)

Metal

AE

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

2.48 g

Die Axis

1

Inscriptions and Marks

• inscription: obverse: DNTHEODOSIVSPFAVC
• inscription: reverse: CONCORDI AAVCC
  in ex:SMK[
• Obverse Inscription: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
• Reverse Inscription: CONCORDI -A AVGG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

RIC X, 96, p. 248; LRC 301 (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

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

Accession Year

1951

Object Number

1951.31.4.132

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust of emperor facing, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with cross.
Reverse: Constantinoplis enthroned facing, head l., holding long sceptre and Victory on globe; beneath r. foot, a prow. SMKA in exergue.

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