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Coin of Arcadius, Cyzicus

Coin of Arcadius, Cyzicus

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, holding long scepter in r. hand and globe surmounted by Victory in l., right foot on prow; SMKA in exergue.

Bronze (AE3)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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