Coin of Theodosius I | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1951.31.4.67
People: Theodosius I, Roman (r. 379 - 395 CE)
Title: Coin of Theodosius I
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 383-388
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Mediolanum (North Italy)
Period: Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture: Roman
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/197147

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Gold

Metal

AV

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

4.35 g

Die Axis

6

Denomination

solidus

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: D N THEODO-SIVS PF AVG
Reverse Inscription: VICTOR-IA AVGG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RIC IX, 8b(2), p. 78

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year: 1951
Object Number: 1951.31.4.67
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Two emperors, equal, nimbate, seated, facing on throne, legs draped, together holding globe. Behind, a Victory; below, palm branch. M in field to l.; D in field to r. COM in exergue.

Verification Level

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