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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
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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.

Verification Level

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