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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Arcadius
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Arcadius

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Arcadius
Datec. 383-408 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions1/2 in., 1/16 oz. (1.2 cm, 0.9 g)
Object number1994.017.052
Label TextObverse: DN ARCADIV... (rest of inscription illegible), with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Arcadius to right

Reverse: Illegible
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art