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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Arcadius

Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Europe

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Theodosius

Date388-392 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions1/2 in. (1.2 cm, 0.8 g)

Object number1994.017.020

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, carrying trophy over shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In left field, ☧

Mint Mark: CONS_ (Constantinople; officina letter illegible)

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

Status

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