2011.1.5: Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Identification and Creation

Object Number

2011.1.5

People

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

Title

Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople

Classification

Coins

Work Type

coin

Date

441

Places

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

Period

Byzantine period

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/336388

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.20g

Die Axis

6

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

• Obverse Inscription: D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG
• Reverse Inscription: VIRT EX-ERC ROM

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History

[Muenzen & Medallien AG, Basel, FPL 560, November/December 1992, lot 133], sold; to Jane Ayer Scott, Newton MA (1992-2008), by inheritance; to her husband Wellington F. Scott III, (2008-2010), gift; to The Harvard Art Museums, 2010.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

RIC X, 282, p.261; LRC 432

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Wellington F. Scott III in memory of Jane Ayer Scott

Accession Year

2011

Object Number

2011.1.5

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman spearing down enemy.
Reverse: Helmeted warrior advancing r., head facing, pulling captive and holding trophy in left hand. Star in field r. CONOB in exergue.

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