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Solidus of Arcadius, Sirmium

Solidus of Arcadius, Sirmium

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Roman

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Emperor standing right, holding labarum in right hand and globe surmounted by Victory in left, spurning captive with left foot. S and M flank the emperor; officina (Θ) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Coins