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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Arcadius

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Arcadius

Date383-408 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions1/2 in., 1/16 oz. (1.3 cm, 1.2 g)

Object number1994.017.016

Label TextObverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius to right

Reverse: SALVS REIPVBLICAE, with figure of Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy on shoulder 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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