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Coin with bust of Theodosius I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 392–395
Mint: Bithynia, Nicomedia
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21.5 mm. Weight: 4.87 gm. Die axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.819
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius to right.
DNTHEODO RIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor in military attire, diademed, holding globe on left hand and standard in right.
GLORIA ROMANORVM in ex.: SMN (A or delta ?)
DNTHEODO RIVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor in military attire, diademed, holding globe on left hand and standard in right.
GLORIA ROMANORVM in ex.: SMN (A or delta ?)
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts