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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Arcadius

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Arcadius

Date388-408 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions7/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.1 cm, 1 g)

Object number1994.017.058

Label TextObverse: [DN A]RCAD[IVS]... (rest of inscription illegible), with pearl-diademed bust of Arcadius to right

Reverse: Reverse: [SALVS REIPVBLICAE], with figure of Victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In right field, ☧

ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.

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