1951.31.4.111: Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1951.31.4.111

People

Arcadius, Roman (r. 383 - 408 CE)

Title

Solidus of Arcadius, Constantinople

Classification

Coins

Work Type

coin

Date

397-402

Places

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)

Period

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/196741

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.39 g

Die Axis

6

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

• inscription: reverse: in ex: CONOB. Officina A at end of reverse legend.
• Obverse Inscription: D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG
• Reverse Inscription: CONCORDI-A AVGG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number

RIC X, 7, p. 240; LRC 207 (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore

Accession Year

1951

Object Number

1951.31.4.111

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Obverse: Helmeted bust of emperor facing, cuirassed, with pearl diadem, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm shield decorated with horseman
Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head r. holding sceptre and Victory on globe, r. foot on prow; officina (A) at end of legend); CONOB in exergue.

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