1951.31.4.54: Coin of Theodosius I
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.54
- People
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Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
- Title
- Coin of Theodosius I
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 383-384
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Thessalonica (Macedonia)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
- Culture
- Roman
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/197105
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.86 g
- Die Axis
- 11
- Inscriptions and Marks
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inscription: Wreath in left field,
TESB in exergue. - Obverse Inscription: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
- Reverse Inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
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inscription: Wreath in left field,
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC IX, 44b(2), p. 183
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.54
- 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, helmeted with pearl diadem, carrying spear and shield.
Reverse: Emperor standing left on ship, head right, raising right hand. Victory seated at helm. Symbol in field to l. TESB in exergue.
Verification Level
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