ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Late Roman Imitative Coin
Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
Datec. 383-455
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions7/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.1 cm, 1.5 g)
Object number1994.017.018
Label TextObverse: ...IVS AG (inscription in a crude style), with bareheaded bust to rightReverse: Two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath, dot between
Given the crude style of this coin, it is likely an unofficial imitation of a Late Roman coin, copying the style of coins with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG that were issued by emperors including Theodosius and his successors.
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
C. 270-285 CE
late 1st Century BCE
c. 313-498 CE
1958-1940 BCE
c. 383-408 CE
c. 330-380 CE
c. 383-403 CE
ca. 2118-1980 BCE
ca. 440-490 CE
c. 250-300 CE
early 1st Century BCE
383-430 CE
