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Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Kyzikos

Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Kyzikos

r. 402 -450 CE

Theodosius II

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust of emperor facing, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with cross. Reverse: Constantinoplis enthroned facing, head l., holding long sceptre and Victory on globe; beneath r. foot, a prow. SMKA in exergue.

Bronze (AE3)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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