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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Theodosius

Place CreatedThessaloniki, Greece, Europe

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Theodosius I

Date383-388 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions5/8 in., 1/8 oz. (1.6 cm, 2.8 g)

Object number1994.017.026

Label TextObverse: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius to right

Reverse: VIRTVS AVGGG, with figure of emperor, head right, standing left, on ship, holding Phoenix on globe and standard, his right foot on captive; Victory at helm

Mint Mark: TES, delta in reverse left field (Thessalonica)

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

Status

Not on view

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