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Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Antioch

Coin (AE2) of Arcadius, Antioch

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Roman

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem, holding spear and shield in front. Above, hand holding wreath. Reverse: Emperor standing facing, head l., holding standard in r. hand and resting l. on shield. To l., kneeling captive. Cross in field to l. *ANTS in exergue.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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