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Maker(s):Theodosius II (minted under)
Culture:Byzantine
Title:Solidus of Theodosius II
Date Made:402-450 CE
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Gold
Place Made:Europe; Asia; Turkey; Constantinople
Measurements:20mm; 4.403g
Accession Number:  MH 2004.13.102
Credit Line:Gift of the Estate of Nathan Whitman
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II, facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield on left arm with motif of a horseman spearing an enemy; D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG.
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing with head right, Her right foot rests on a prow, and she holds a spear and a globe topped with a Victory; CONCORDIA AVGG, CONOB (in exergue)

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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