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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Roman Coin

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

Place CreatedAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Theodosius I

Datec. 388-394 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions7/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.1 cm, 0.9 g)

Object number1994.017.121

Label TextObverse: ...PF AVG (rest of inscription illegible), with pearl-diademed bust of emperor to right

Reverse: SALVS REIPVBLICAE, with figure of Victory advancing left, with right hand carrying trophy on shoulder and dragging captive with left

Mint Mark: ALEΔ (Alexandria)

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

Status

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