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Coin (AE2) of Theodosius I, Thessalonica

Coin (AE2) of Theodosius I, Thessalonica

r. 379 - 395 CE

Theodosius I

Roman Imperial

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., helmeted with pearl diadem, draped and cuirassed, holding spear and shield in front. Reverse: Emperor standing l., head r., on ship, raising r. hand. Victory seated at helm. Symbol in field to l. dot-TESA in exergue.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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