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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Arcadius

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Arcadius

Datec. 388-392 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions9/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.4 cm, 0.9 g)

Object number1994.017.112

Label TextObverse: [DN AR]CADIVS [PF AVG], with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius to right

Reverse: SALVS REIPVBLICAE, with Victory advancing left, carrying trophy over shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In left field, ☧

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

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