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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.4.141
People
Theodosius II, Roman (r. 402 -450 CE)
Title
Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
408-423
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Unidentified Mint
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196769

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze (AE3)
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
1.44 g
Die Axis
2
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GLORI-A ROMA-NORVM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
LRC 339

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.4.141
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; star in field to l.
Reverse: Two emperors (Honorius and Theodosius) stand facing each other, each holding shield and spear.

Verification Level

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