Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Constantinople
CoinsRoman4th century CE

Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Constantinople

383-386 CE

Artists

ArcadiusCoin Constituent

Description

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem, holding spear and shield in front. Above, hand with wreath. Reverse: Emperor standing facing, looking left with labarum in right hand and left hand resting on shield, to left captive kneeling. CONΓ* in exergue.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Roman
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Century
4th century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.01 g

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