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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Theodosius I

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Theodosius I

Date378-383 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions3/4 in., 1/16 oz. (1.9 cm, 1.8 g)

Object number1994.017.077

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

Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGGG, helmeted figure of Constantinopolisseated facing, holding globe and partly seen spear, right leg bare

Mint Mark: CONSA, with O in reverse left field (Constantinople)

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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