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Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Antioch

Coin (AE3) of Theodosius II, Antioch

r. 402 -450 CE

Theodosius II

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield. Reverse: Constantinoplis enthroned facing, head l., holding long scepter and Victory on globe; beneath r. foot, a prow. ANTΓ in exergue.

Bronze (AE3)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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