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Solidus weight (exagion) with Busts of Three Emperors and Moneta

Solidus weight (exagion) with Busts of Three Emperors and Moneta

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Byzantine

Obverse: Draped busts of Arcadius, Honorius, and Theodosius II facing with pearl diadems. Cross in field above Honorius. Reverse: Moneta wearing a long tunic and a cloak over the shoulders, standing facing, head turned to l., holding scales in r. hand and cornucopia in l. Star in field to r. CONS in exergue.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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